Echinacea 'Kismet Pink Lemonade'

Echinacea 'Kismet Pink Lemonade': A Refreshing Burst of Colour and Charm

Bright and cheerful, Echinacea 'Kismet Pink Lemonade' serves up a playful blend of rose-pink petals and a golden-yellow cone—like a cool drink on a warm day. Part of the long-blooming Kismet series, this compact coneflower offers a profusion of blooms from early summer well into autumn. With strong branching, a tidy habit, and saturated colour that holds in the heat, it brings pollinator magic and sunny optimism to borders, containers, and wildlife-friendly gardens alike.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 45–55 cm
• Spread: 40–50 cm, forming a compact, upright mound
• Flower Colour: Rose-pink petals with a rich golden cone
• Flowering Period: Early summer to frost
• Foliage: Dark green, lance-shaped leaves; dense and mounded
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Average to dry, well-drained soil; drought-tolerant once established

Uses and Benefits: Kismet Pink Lemonade is perfect for the front of sunny borders, pollinator gardens, or vibrant container plantings where long bloom time and bold colour are essential. Its compact size suits smaller spaces, while its abundant flowers attract bees, butterflies, and songbirds. With its tidy growth and non-stop bloom, it’s a worry-free way to infuse the garden with continuous, joyful colour.

Companion Plants: Pair Kismet Pink Lemonade with Coreopsis 'Curry Up', whose golden-yellow blooms echo the coneflower’s central cone and bring lightness and movement. Add Salvia 'Bumblesnow' for a cooling contrast of white spires that enhance pollinator activity and soften the palette. Finish with Panicum 'Prairie Sky', a tall, airy grass with powdery blue blades that add texture, height, and a breezy backdrop for the coneflower’s cheerful display.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season, then only during prolonged dry spells. Deadhead to encourage continued blooming or leave seed heads in autumn for winter interest and wildlife value. Divide every 3–4 years in spring to maintain plant health and performance.

History: Developed by Terra Nova Nurseries as part of the Kismet series, Pink Lemonade is bred for exceptional flower production, compact form, and an unusually long blooming season. With the rugged genetics of Echinacea purpurea, it combines the best of native resilience and modern ornamental breeding, delivering consistent performance and unforgettable colour.

Final Thoughts: Sweet, sunny, and endlessly blooming, Echinacea 'Kismet Pink Lemonade' is a refreshing presence in the summer garden. When planted alongside the golden cheer of Coreopsis 'Curry Up', the crisp elegance of Salvia 'Bumblesnow', and the graceful sway of Panicum 'Prairie Sky', it creates a layered, pollinator-friendly planting that delights from summer’s start to autumn’s close. A joyful standout for gardeners who crave colour and ease in perfect harmony.