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Coneflower - Sunrise
The Coneflower Sunrise, 'Echinacea purpurea', is an easy to grow flower that produces beautiful citron yellow daisy-like flowers. The center of this coneflower starts out green and turns gold. Blooming from July to October and a major attractor to butterflies and bees and deer resistant, it is a must for any perennial gardens. With its dark green foliage, Echinacea ‘Sunrise’ stands 30-35” high with a plant spread of 18”. For best results, plant in full sun in a well drained area. Echinacea is known for its large flower heads that turn to seed in the fall. A great choice for cut flowers, adding a wilderness look to your garden, combining great with Leucanthemum ‘Becky Daisy’ or in cottage gardens, it is a definite must. Not only is it a prized perennial for many gardeners, but it is also said to be a potent medicine. Echinacea is said to increase immune function, reduce the effects of colds and flu’s, fights off viral, bacterial and fungal infections and purify the blood and flush waste from the lymphatic system. PPAF. ... find out more
Geranium - Bertie Crug The Geranium 'Bertie Crug' is a lovely, easy to grow little perennial Geranium with chocolate leaves and pink flowers. Blooms all summer and creates a delightful carpet of color. super hardy geranium noted for it's beautiful foliage that is deep green with bronze highlights, turning a wonderful cherry red with cool fall weather. This Geranium, Bertie Crug, is only 4" tall and is a spreader (though not viciously so - only to a couple of feet in width). Try this Geranium scrambling over a rock wall or along a garden path - Spectacular!. |
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