White Echinacea.
By Katarina
- 8 Sep, 2013
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Oh, so that's why we lose them! I really like them too!
8 Sep, 2013
Paulthegarden@I do not know that Echinace would be so demanding regards the soil. But you can make the clay and heavy soil more fertile for plants. Just dig it and add some manure and bark...
8 Sep, 2013
Yes, I've been doing that for the last 10 years Katarina but u can only change it so much and have to go with the soil and grow what does suit it.but, it's not the fertility that's a problem....clay soil is very high in nutrient, but it stays damp and cold which some plants can't stand! I had Echinacea 'White Swan' which struggled on for about 3 years but eventually gave up!
9 Sep, 2013
Yes, so now I understand, it is not just about soil, but also about other factors. One thing which you mentioned, I would like to highlight - Echinacea loves sun and warm. That is definitely true.
9 Sep, 2013
mine being a south facing, very warm garden, that wouldn't be a problem so it points to the soil in my humble opinion!
9 Sep, 2013
I see.
9 Sep, 2013
Still, here it is written, that they arenĀ“t so demanding regarding soil or position. So I do not know.
http://www.perennials.com/plants/echinacea-purpurea-white-swan.html
9 Sep, 2013
Oh ,we'll, a mystery then......but they didn't like my garden and the same with some of my neighbours!
9 Sep, 2013
I have very light soil, but my echinaceas never seem to last, either! But they are lovely - I love the shape of them.
11 Sep, 2013
Oh, we'll that's my theory gone....ha ha! I see lovely pictures of them but can't seem to grow them!
11 Sep, 2013
It could be your soil and my inefficiency, Paul!
11 Sep, 2013
Ha ha....I'm sure not!
11 Sep, 2013
Thanks!
12 Sep, 2013
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Very nice Katarina. These won't ,unfortunately, grow in my heavy clay soil.
8 Sep, 2013