Re: echinacea

**G* R* <g*@gmail.com>**

Why not start with my piece in The Plantsman?
http://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/RHS-Publications/Journals/The-Plantsman/2007-issues/December/Echinacea

Allbest,

Graham

BTW 'Magnus' is not a hybrid, but a selection of E. purpurea. And see
http://mygarden.rhs.org.uk/blogs/graham_rice/archive/2011/04/27/echinacea-purpurea-magnus-superior-new-in-the-2011-2012-rhs-plant-finder.aspx

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On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 7:43 AM, Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp <
hoosiergardener@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> I'm looking for what experiences people have with some of the new
> coneflower introductions. Specifically:
>
> * have you found them to be as hardy as the species (E. purpurea, E.
> pallida) or early hybrids ('Magnus')? Are the flowers/plants long lasting in
> the garden? Can you describe?
> * Is there much variation in the performance of various colors of these
> plants? For instance, do the yellowish ones do better than the reddish ones?
> Any particular cultivars that have done better or worse than expected?
> * have you noticed any fungus or other diseases? Can you describe?
> * what about drought tolerance?
> * have you noticed bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects or birds
> on the plants?
>
> You can reply to me off-list or to the list.
>
> Thanks for your assistance.
>
> jems
>
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