Echinacea
Large daisy flowers with raised centres make attractive features in garden beds or pots.
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Starting from a seedling or potted plant:
Starting from seed:
Starting from a seedling or potted plant:
Starting from seed:
Large daisy flowers with raised centres make attractive features in garden beds or pots.
Other varieties such as E. augustifolia require stratification prior to sowing. This process can also be performed for E. purpurea, however it is not necessary to enable germination to occur. If you do wish to stratify the seeds, place the seeds into a mix of moist vermiculite and seal in a sandwich bag or plastic bag and place in the fridge. Leave for 2-3 weeks, then sow as directed.
Water at the base of the plant to limit exposure and risk of fungal diseases.
Great for dry gardens, as they can tolerate dry periods once established.
To make Echinacea tea:
- Add 1 teaspoon of finely cut leaves to 1 cup of boiling water
- Let stand for 5 minutes, strain and cool.
- N.B. Do not ingest the tea when pregnant or breast feeding.
Flax (Phormium spp.) are highly versatile plants which can grow well in swampy or dry conditions. Great for large pots or en-masse in garden beds.
English Daisy flowers come in single or double forms in colours of pink, red and white. Ideal in pots or in the garden as a border plant or en masse.
Echinacea is a hardy herbaceous perennial with large fragrant pink daisy-like flowers. Used for therapeutic purposes and as a delicious tea.
Bright pink, purple, and white blooms prolifically cover this flowering annual in spring and summer. They're easy to grow and are perfectly suited to garden beds, borders and pots.
Specially formulated to grow all types of flowers. With high potassium for large & abundant flowers, added calcium & iron for stronger flowers.
Provides your flowers & roses with the balanced nutrients they require for healthy growth and flower production.
A premium potting mix, ideal for all potted plants and shrubs, including ornamentals, fruit trees, vegies and herbs.
A certified organic garden input boosted with NZ Seaweed to gently nourish plants, enrich the soil and encourage a strong healthy root system.
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