Planting 5 Varieties of Echinacea!
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Them Bunnies Though.
They are so naughty!
I had one that was gorgeous, full of pink blooms! The Buns left it alone for about a month, then decided they wanted it.
After they ate the first bloom I put a hardware cloth cage around it to keep them away. an hour later I come back to find the cage off and the biggest, most beautiful bloom on the ground, bitten off and just left there, like the Buns were saying this is what you get for trying to keep us from our snack, not only that but another plant near the cone flower was also bitten off! Ugh.
I recaged the cone flower and jammed the cage between two rocks so the naughties couldn't knock it over again LOL.
I love cone flowers, I have had them in my garden from the start, I am mildly allergic to them though I think, I get itchy if I touch the leaves too much, same for Black Eyed Susan, the latter of which, I need to get back in my garden, I'm allergic but I love them enough to not care and just be careful when around them haha.
Date: 2022-07-16
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Jon
Hey Laura, Im in Louisiana, and we have just experienced a major Hurricane. I was without power for 6 days, and Im blessed to have my power restored. I just wanted to say how much i missed your videos You really walk a delicate line, sometimes I have felt like you gloss over any unpleasantness. But you are inspiring, positive, and like you have said, there are PLENTY of sources to get opinions that can be controversial, or saddening. Gardening is an escape, and I think it is balancing, relaxing. Just to say thanks again.
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Hey Laura, Im in Louisiana, and we have just experienced a major Hurricane. I was without power for 6 days, and Im blessed to have my power restored. I just wanted to say how much i missed your videos You really walk a delicate line, sometimes I have felt like you gloss over any unpleasantness. But you are inspiring, positive, and like you have said, there are PLENTY of sources to get opinions that can be controversial, or saddening. Gardening is an escape, and I think it is balancing, relaxing. Just to say thanks again.
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Lisa
Off topic - I've been very disappointed in the variety and health of the plants at my local nursery. I remember seeing a deal last spring for a kit of I think 200 bare root perennials. Kind of a jumbo of plants that go 'well with each other. Of course, I think it was from Lowes or Amazon. What is the benefit of ordering bare roots (from a nursery) and getting potted plants? I'm assuming that you would have to wait a few seasons for the roots to grow enough to bloom?
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Off topic - I've been very disappointed in the variety and health of the plants at my local nursery. I remember seeing a deal last spring for a kit of I think 200 bare root perennials. Kind of a jumbo of plants that go 'well with each other. Of course, I think it was from Lowes or Amazon. What is the benefit of ordering bare roots (from a nursery) and getting potted plants? I'm assuming that you would have to wait a few seasons for the roots to grow enough to bloom?
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Devin
Just planted two different varieties of Echinacea in my Mom's yard this fall. I took a job as a perennial/houseplant vendor this spring and as a horticulture student, it's taught me so much I never originally knew! (Like apparently, some people don't like the double flowering varieties because they're not as attractive to butterflies/bees) I still love them, and planted one (Double Scoop Cotton Candy) along with a single flowered variety (PowWow White)
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Just planted two different varieties of Echinacea in my Mom's yard this fall. I took a job as a perennial/houseplant vendor this spring and as a horticulture student, it's taught me so much I never originally knew! (Like apparently, some people don't like the double flowering varieties because they're not as attractive to butterflies/bees) I still love them, and planted one (Double Scoop Cotton Candy) along with a single flowered variety (PowWow White)
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Ni
I have always automatically deadheaded the spent coneflowers, but after watching this I think I'm going to try leaving them on for winter interest! We are a coastal zone 8, so no snow and hardly any frost. One of my plants this year, however, has its blooms turning black before they are spent. Any idea why? They are in well-draining soil/sand, but not in full sun, which I know isn't ideal.
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I have always automatically deadheaded the spent coneflowers, but after watching this I think I'm going to try leaving them on for winter interest! We are a coastal zone 8, so no snow and hardly any frost. One of my plants this year, however, has its blooms turning black before they are spent. Any idea why? They are in well-draining soil/sand, but not in full sun, which I know isn't ideal.
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Terri
I. have never planted a garden before so I hope you forgive this question. If I am planting Yarrow and Coneflowers Doo I use plastic/ weed fabric along with the mulch or will it interfere with these plants being able to fill in and spread? Also what is it that you are putting in the hole right before you plant the flower? Thanks bunches
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I. have never planted a garden before so I hope you forgive this question. If I am planting Yarrow and Coneflowers Doo I use plastic/ weed fabric along with the mulch or will it interfere with these plants being able to fill in and spread? Also what is it that you are putting in the hole right before you plant the flower? Thanks bunches
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Mystic
I keep thinking Laura needs to plant some White Cosmos. let them grow and fill out that area - all around those echinaceas. those would definately add to your lovely late summer, fall blooms. and how about you educate us on the Beauty, xeriscape technique by adding some Lavetera to your vesta. so beautiful, whimsical, and care free.
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I keep thinking Laura needs to plant some White Cosmos. let them grow and fill out that area - all around those echinaceas. those would definately add to your lovely late summer, fall blooms. and how about you educate us on the Beauty, xeriscape technique by adding some Lavetera to your vesta. so beautiful, whimsical, and care free.
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KT
I love echinacea. I am planning to add 5 more varieties this coming year. My only struggle with them is Aster Yellows. I had to pull out my green twisters and several others throughout the summer. :( They reseed so nicely and are good about being transplanted to other parts of my garden so I will keep them around no matter what.
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I love echinacea. I am planning to add 5 more varieties this coming year. My only struggle with them is Aster Yellows. I had to pull out my green twisters and several others throughout the summer. :( They reseed so nicely and are good about being transplanted to other parts of my garden so I will keep them around no matter what.
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Arts
I love the echinacea! I think I overwatered my plants that were in containers this year. We have had a lot of rain and then very high heat & humidity- they seemed so droopy I watered, come to find out. was the darn HEAT that made them droopy! :( I did terrible this year. oh well, live and learn!
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I love the echinacea! I think I overwatered my plants that were in containers this year. We have had a lot of rain and then very high heat & humidity- they seemed so droopy I watered, come to find out. was the darn HEAT that made them droopy! :( I did terrible this year. oh well, live and learn!
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Special
The new property is so pretty already and is going to be so beautiful someday. I hope we get to see both your kids have their weddings in that beautiful, and love-filled place in the years to come, when that area is grown and all the time and care you gave it shows in every leaf and flower
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The new property is so pretty already and is going to be so beautiful someday. I hope we get to see both your kids have their weddings in that beautiful, and love-filled place in the years to come, when that area is grown and all the time and care you gave it shows in every leaf and flower
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