Echinacea Magic Box - Purple Coneflower seeds
Echinacea Magic Box - Purple Coneflower seeds
Echinacea Magic Box - Purple Coneflower seeds
Echinacea Magic Box - Purple Coneflower seeds
Echinacea Paradiso Tall Mix (Magic Box)
Purple Coneflower, Eastern Purple Coneflower
I am updating my review after receiving the seed packet; I don't know if this was the first order since it's impossible to tell whether the seeds were in the opened box or if this was the second shipment that customer service triggered following my call. In any case, I sincerely thank them for their efficiency. It wasn't the registered mail that was initially announced but rather a single letter from Iceland. I was really wondering who could be writing to me from there. Thank you very much.
Corinne, 19/02/2024
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Description
Echinacea 'Magic Box' promises an explosion of colours mixing red-orange, white, saffron, mauve, violet with an orange, green or black heart, it is one of the best combinations of echinaceas.
Echinacea purpurea or Purple Coneflower is a perennial herbaceous plant endemic to North America. It is found in the dry prairies of the Eastern United States or in sparsely wooded areas. Its natural habitat includes heathlands but also cultivated fields. This large Asteraceae is characterized by large pale pink to violet heads, sometimes white, carried by very stiff, dark green to purple stems that branch out at their ends. Generally, it measures between 60cm (23.6in) and 1.20m (3.3ft). When the flower is immature, the ligules of the collar spread horizontally and then adopt a widely involute habit (bent downwards or towards the stem). The colours of the flower fade over time. The central florets form a conical dome bristling with rich, amber-coloured and pointed tubules, becoming more prominent and darker as the flower blossoms. This uniqueness earned it the name Echinacea, which comes from the Greek 'Ekhinos' meaning hedgehog. The dark green leaves are lanceolate, pubescent, and become sessile at the top of the stem.
Echinacea x hybrida Magic Box mix has been specially selected for its superb forms and spectacular performance in the garden. With their 75cm (29.5in) height, they are magnificent in the middle of a bed. Among the Echinacea purpurea, there are some varieties of Echinacea pallida which generally have the same formal characteristics but their collar is composed of finer and more spaced ligules. The whole forms a true festival of colours mixing red-orange, white, saffron, mauve, violet with an orange, green or black heart. It is one of the best available mixes of Echinaceas in terms of colours.
Of course, Echinacea prefers rich, sandy and well-drained soils but is not affected at all by soil pH. It likes sun and light shade. It is hardy and withstands long periods of drought. Echinacea naturalizes very easily. You can use it with other perennials in a meadow where it will spontaneously take over. Combine it with Echinacea 'Coconut Lime', Phlox, Alliums or even tall Eupatoriums.
Very melliferous and nectariferous, its scent attracts butterflies; by placing purple flowers near orchards, you will undoubtedly contribute to the pollination of your fruit trees. At the edge of a bed in meadows or in rock gardens, this beautiful daisy will naturally appropriate the surroundings. Trimming faded flowers stimulates new blooms. However, you can leave some stems and heads in winter: they are very graphic but above all the seeds are highly prized by birds, especially bullfinches and goldfinches. The flowers make a sensation in bouquets as part of floral arrangements.
The different species of Echinacea, especially purpurea, pallida, and angustifolia, are panaceas in Native American pharmacopoeia. They are reputed to be immune-stimulating and promote the healing of winter diseases (cold, flu, respiratory ailments). All cultivars have retained the properties of their original species.
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Botanical data
Echinacea
Paradiso Tall Mix (Magic Box)
Asteraceae
Purple Coneflower, Eastern Purple Coneflower
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Sow the seeds indoors from late winter or early spring from March to May. If you started them early enough indoors, it is possible to have flowering in the first season. Sow between 20 and 24°C, in a good specific research area seed mix. Moisten the seeds by keeping them in water for a few hours. This will promote germination. Gently press the seeds onto the medium but do not bury them: they need light to germinate. The medium should remain constantly moist without excess.
Under good conditions, germination begins in just five days, but can take up to 20 days. Thin out and transplant your young plants as soon as they are strong enough to handle into well-drained and well-worked soil. You can also gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions for 10 to 15 days. In their natural environment, Echinacea seeds need a period of cold to germinate. If you have little or no germination, do not hesitate to move them to a cooler area at 4°C for a few days.
If you prefer to sow in place, wait until the daytime temperatures have reached an average of 20°C to ensure that the soil is well warmed and space your plants at least 40cm (15.7in) apart.
Echinacea purpurea are very disease-resistant and have very low requirements. Simply avoid over-watering them once they are well established. They prefer, by far, dry conditions rather than excess water and will give you their best if the clumps are divided every 2 to 3 years. To stimulate flowering, cut back the dry stems. Keep only a few, thus allowing birds to survive the winter thanks to the seeds you will provide them. You will enjoy a triple advantage:
- spontaneous reseeding for the following years.
- assured bird songs for spring.
- the very graphic appearance of a few Echinacea heads under the snow.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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