So Many Coneflowers – So Little Space

 Recently I’ve been looking through all the new 2010 spring perennial catalogs and have noticed that they are all full of new hybrid echinaceas or what we used to call purple coneflowers.  I guess we are going to have to abandon the “purple” phrase as these new coneflowers  are available in  orange, pink, red, creamy whites and yellows. New hybrids like ‘Orange Meadowbrite’, Pink Double Delight and ‘Harvest Moon’ as well as others are just a few examples of the vibrant new flower colorsavailable.  I am in the process of growing many of these new varieties, and talking to the breeders about what to expect from each plant.   I have been told that it is important to grow many of the new shades of orange in full britght sunshine  as the vibrant colors will become washed out in even light shade.  As my plants mature over the summer I will update this post with my reviews of each variety as well as any new selections being offered by the breeders.

For many years I have selected new introductions to grow- but this year has been very difficult due to the numerous great new plants be introduced. This year is shaping up to be one of the most exciting years in our trials in a long time – so many great plants – so little space.
  
I have a strong feeling that I am not going to be disappointed with any of the new Echinacea plants and will wind up only wanting more…. whatever the results I will let you know but be warned these new Coneflowers could become addictive.

For one of the best selections of the newest Coneflowers or Echinacea plants take a look at www.coneflowers.net catalog. They have the best collection of new varieties on the net.

Filed under: Uncategorized on January 28th, 2010

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