Echinacea Cone-fections Series

Coconut LimeGuava IceHot PapayaMarmaladeEchinaceaCone-fectionsSeriesPink Double DelightRaspberry TruffleGENERAL DESCRIPTIONFrom the Netherlands come these fabulous double Echinaceas,selected for excellent flower form, sturdy habit and well-branchedstems. Abundant blooms appear for 8–12 weeks beginning inmidsummer. Introduced by Plants Nouveau; hybridized by Arie Blom.‘Coconut Lime’—Pale lime cones are surrounded by white raypetals. It holds the place of honor as the first double, white cultivaravailable.‘Guava Ice’—Large, lightly frosted, pinkish orange flowers.‘Hot Papaya’—Sizzling red orange blossoms with a hot orangeyellow center.‘Marmalade’—Tangerine orange to marmalade pompons.‘Pink Double Delight’—Full pompons bloom in bright pink thatmature to mauve.‘Raspberry Truffle’—Salmon pink blooms with dark chocolatestems.USESThis well-branched and sturdy series exhibits superior gardenperformance for borders and containers, and like most Echinaceas,they are excellent cut flowers.GROWER NOTESThe following information is based on our own experience with thiscrop in the Pacific Northwest. Growth will vary depending on location,climate, growing medium and cultural practices. As always, wherechemical use is involved, read the labels, follow the instructions andpractice careful trialing methods.• Transplant in full sun.• Plant plug even with soil line.• Follow with a drench to control Phytophthora and Pythium.• Configure (6-BA), a growth regulator labeled for Echinacea,effectively increases the number of basal breaks quickly. This is avery useful tool on cultivars that tend to produce a strong centralflower stem before the crown bulks up. Alternatively, pinch outthe first flower buds to produce more branching and strength atthe base of the plant. This is particularly important with plantsthat have not gone through dormancy, or plants that have notbeen sold during the first bloom cycle and need to be held.• There are no major pests, but keep an eye out for aphids, leafminers and crown or root rots.• Flower color may vary slightly depending on temperature andlight levels.• Plant in spring from mature, vernalized plugs to provide a fasterturn and simpler growing than with planting in the fall.continuedPhone: 800-334-1719www.skagitgardens.comRev date: 6/2012 RL

PLANT DATA‘Coconut Lime’Height: 24–30"/30"Spread: 12"Bloom time: summer–early fallUSDA Zone: 4(-30º)‘Guava Ice’Height: 24–30"/30"Spread: 36"Bloom time: summer–early fallUSDA Zone: 5(-20º)‘Hot Papaya’Height: 30–32"/32"Spread: 24"Bloom time: summer–early fallUSDA Zone: 4(-30º)APPROXIMATE FINISH TIMES• Gallon from 72-cell liner: plant 8–10 weeks before first hard frost; finish in mid June• Gallon from 72-cell liner: 10–12 weeks from spring transplant• 2-gallon from 72-cell liner: plant 12–14 weeks before first hard frost; finish in mid June• 2-gallon from 72-cell liner: 14–16 weeks from spring transplantPATENT INFORMATIONAsexual propagation prohibitedE. purpurea ‘Coconut Lime’: COPF, CPBR #3281, USPP #18617E. ‘Guava Ice’: USPPPE. ‘Hot Papaya’: COPF, CPBRAF, USPP #21022E. ‘Marmalade’: USPP #22602E. purpurea ‘Pink Double Delight’: COPF, CPBR #3291, USPP #18803E. purpurea ‘Raspberry Truffle’: USPP #22612‘Marmalade’Height: 26–30"/30"Spread: 30"Bloom time: summer–early fallUSDA Zone: 5(-20º)‘Pink Double Delight’Height: 18–24"/24"Spread: 24"Bloom time: summer–early fallUSDA Zone: 4(-30º)‘Raspberry Truffle’Height: 30–36"/36"Spread: 30"Bloom time: summer–early fallUSDA Zone: 5(-20º)Echinacea Cone-fections SeriesPhone: 800-334-1719www.skagitgardens.com