Coneflower Collection 2
Echinacea. Coneflowers are always a favourite in the care-free summer garden. They are the proverbial summer flower with their daisy shape and thrive in dry, lean soil and heat. The flowers are extremely long-lasting in the garden and as a cut flower. The dried seed heads provide architectural interest in winter as well as food for small birds. Very hardy and easy-to-grow, Coneflowers are resistant to pests and diseases. No. 1 roots. Height 15-36".
This collection contains 3 plugs, 1 each of Cantaloupe, Summer Candy and Orange Skipper Coneflowers.
Spring Planting: this product will be shipped late April through May according to hardiness zone.
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Growing Information
Upon Arrival:
It is very important to plant as soon as possible after you receive them. If it is necessary to store them for a short time before planting them, open the plastic bags. If the roots appear dry, soak them for a few hours in warm water. Store in slightly moist peat moss in a cold, but not freezing location until you can plant. They can also be placed in pots of soil if planting will be delayed for more than 2 weeks. Use any peat-based potting soil and pots with drainage holes. Soak bare-root perennials in water for a few hours before planting.
Planting:
Echinaceae grow well in full sun to light shade in any well-drained soil and are quite drought tolerant once established. Plant with crowns just under soil surface. Space plants 18"-24" apart.
Growing:
Deadhead the flowers to encourage continued bloom. Dig and divide in spring or fall if they start to die out in the center or outgrow the space.