During the summer months, the assortment of flowering perennials is very diverse. Unlike in the past, consumers today primarily seek perennials that they can enjoy immediately after planting in the border. As a florist, garden center, and DIY store, it is important to pay close attention to which perennials are at their best at any given time.
In Jul and Aug, the Coneflower, better known as Echinacea, is readily available. We highly recommend the Echinacea Sunseekers series; they stand out for their unique shapes and colors. Their vibrant flower colors remain richly colored and do not fade. The Coneflower plants from the Echinacea Sunseekers series are characterized by their exceptional vitality, numerous flowers, and dense habit with short stems and dark green, narrow leaves. Beautiful plants indeed!
If a customer in your store asks about the best location for Echinacea, the following tips can be given:
• Sunny location
• Preferably plant in well-drained soil
• Removing faded flowers stimulates continuous blooming
• Avoid changing the location if possible
A nice feature of the Echinacea is that it attracts butterflies when in bloom and comes back after the winter, as it is a hardy perennial plant. Another aspect that customers might know Echinacea for is its medicinal properties, found in both the flower and the root of the plant. Echinacea is approved as an herbal remedy for, among other things:
• Reducing cold symptoms
• Improving resistance
• Treating skin rashes such as eczema and psoriasis
• Strengthening the immune system to treat and prevent flu, colds, and upper respiratory infections
In short: a profusely blooming and colorful perennial plant for the garden that also possesses positive medicinal properties. For a beautiful assortment, take a look at the collection from Van Woudenberg Tuinplanten.
