Bouquet of Paradiso Mix Echinacea on a white background.
Echinacea Seeds, Paradiso Mix
Paradiso Mix Echinacea arrangement in blue, water style printed, vase.
Echinacea Seeds, Paradiso Mix
Bouquet of Paradiso Mix Echinacea on a white background.
Echinacea Seeds, Paradiso Mix
Paradiso Mix Echinacea arrangement in blue, water style printed, vase.
Echinacea Seeds, Paradiso Mix

Echinacea Seeds,
Paradiso Mix

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Description

A real spectacle in the herb garden, Echinacea Paradiso Mix is a blend of the wildest combination of gem tones. This candy jar of color adds a gorgeous accent to herb gardens, perennial beds, meadows, and containers. A truly remarkable medicinal ornamental, the plants stand 2 to 3 feet tall and can be harvested and made into an herbal tea that studies have shown may help boost the immune system. A must-have for cold and flu season.

Growing Tips: Start plants in containers indoors, keeping moist until sprouts appear and set out after last frost or direct sow in the garden, about two weeks before last frost.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Echinacea purpurea paradiso
Life Cycle
Perennial
Sun Requirement
4–12 hr.
Days to Germinate
10–15
Days to Maturity
120–140
Planting Depth
⅛ in.
Plant Spacing
8–10 in.
Ideal Temperature
65–90°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

When to Grow

Paradiso Mix asks for one of the longest runs in this group, about 120 to 140 days to full maturity, so an early indoor start pays off. Sow 1/8 inch deep 8-12 weeks before your region's last frost, keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge at about 10 to 15 days and 65-70°F, and plant out after the last frost. Direct sowing about two weeks before the last frost is the other route. Set plants 8 to 10 inches apart in full sun to partial shade; the 2- to 3-foot stems are hardy in Zones 3-9.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Seeds germinate in 10-30 days.
  • Start indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost or direct sow seeds outdoors before last frost (you can direct sow in the fall and allow seeds to sit over winter).
  • Sow seeds 1/4- 1/2 inch deep.
  • Ideal germination temperature is 65-70 F.
  • Keep soil relatively moist until germinated.

How to Grow

  • Plants are very adaptable and will tolerate a wide range of conditions, but will perform their very best when given full sun and rich, well-drained soil.
  • Space plants 12-24 inches apart.
  • Keep plants deadheaded to promote blooming.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

A generally disease-free plant.

  • Be sure to keep echinacea free of powdery mildew and rots by not overcrowding plants.
  • Poor air circulation and very poorly drained soil can lead to fungal issues for the plants.

How to Save Seeds

  • Allow the flowerhead containing the seeds to completely mature and dry on the plant, then clip off the flowerhead and place in a container.
  • Working over the top of another clean, opened container, rub the flowerheads between the palms, breaking them apart.
  • The small, blackish seeds can be separated from the chaff by first screening and then winnowing.

FAQ

What colors are in Paradiso Mix?

It is a blend of the wildest combination of gem tones, spanning red, orange, yellow, pink, white, and purple, a real candy jar of color.

Where does Paradiso Mix look best in the garden?

The plants stand 2 to 3 feet tall and add a gorgeous accent to herb gardens, perennial beds, meadows, and containers. Space them 8 to 10 inches apart in full sun to partial shade.

How do I keep Paradiso Mix blooming?

Keep plants deadheaded through the season to promote continued blooming; the 2- to 3-foot stems are also excellent as cut flowers and draw pollinators.
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