Echinacea 'Panama Red'

Panama Red Coneflower | Echinacea x hybrida ‘Panama Red’ | Panama Series Echinacea ‘Red’ | Echinacea ‘Panama Red’

Panama Red Coneflower is a compact, drought‑tolerant perennial prized for its vibrant, daisy‑like blooms featuring deep red petals that gracefully surround dark, coppery‑red central cones. This exceptionally early‑blooming selection from the Panama series is known for its sturdy, upright habit, outstanding heat tolerance, and nonstop flowering from late spring into fall. Its nectar‑rich blossoms and seed‑filled cones draw butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and songbirds, making it a standout choice for pollinator gardens, sunny borders, patio containers, and fresh cut flower arrangements. With its robust form and reliable performance in hot, dry conditions, Panama Red offers bold, long‑lasting color with straightforward care.

Growing Panama Red Coneflower

Light: Full sun; thrives in heat and produces the most abundant, sturdy blooms with strong, direct sunlight.

Soil: Well‑drained soil of any texture; highly adaptable but requires excellent drainage, especially in winter, to prevent crown or root rot.

Water: Low to moderate; water regularly until established, then highly drought‑tolerant. Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Maintenance: Deadheading spent blooms can encourage a continuous flush of new flowers, but leaving late‑season cones provides winter interest and natural food for foraging songbirds. Cut back old foliage in early spring before new growth emerges.

Wildlife: Highly attractive to butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and songbirds; deer‑ and rabbit‑resistant.

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 4–9; extremely cold‑hardy but requires well‑draining soil to reliably survive wet winters.

Shipping Info

Panama Red Coneflower plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.