Re: Echinacea purpurea

Whigmaster@aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 6/29/98 8:33:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time, MYG1728@aol.com writes:
> 
> << Something is definitely wrong somewhere in our opinion  >>
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> I have had some plants that didn't do well one year, and gave another >chance for next growing season.  If by that next growing season, they >still look crummy, well, something is either wrong with the way or where >I planted or the  plant is just a dud, in which case-out it goes.

Janice
.........
I've had similar good & bad experiences with echinacea. For a
troublefree plant, it seems to have pretty specific likes and dislikes. 
They all look great this year so far (the ones I didn't toss out as
Janice did).The white ones look the best ever.  I've begun to think that
they don't like a lot of extra water (at least my water) but they don't
really like drought conditions either; that they like loose soil, not
compacted at all, and excellent drainage; that they like a bit of
organic fertilizer and manure, not totally lean soil; that they can use
more shade than I'd expect (up to half a day); and that they don't like
overcrowding.

So while we're on the subject -- one plant is blooming now and the
blooms are a pale delicate pink, petals are horizontal, not reflexed. 
The center cones seem a bit smaller and start out dark green (don't know
how they'll age). It's very pretty with typical coarse foliage, very
healthy this year. Do echinaceas often bleach out in hot weather?  I'd
swear this plant had deeper colored flowers last year.  Thanks for any
advice.

Anne - Chicago


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