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Container culture — Echinacea (hybrids)

Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton

Growing Echinacea purpurea × E. paradoxa hybrids in containers requires consideration of their intermediate root system morphology. The success of the crop depends on the use of deep containers and strict adherence to the substrate moisture regime.

In the reference 33 varieties crop Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton, where this is mentioned in the description.

When selecting containers for interspecific hybrids, their genetic background should be taken into account. The presence of Echinacea purpurea traits promotes the development of a more flexible root system, yet the influence of the taproot from E. paradoxa necessitates the use of deep containers with a volume of 7 to 11 liters to provide sufficient space for growth.

The hybrids are extremely sensitive to overwatering, which, under container conditions, requires the use of well-draining substrates. The irrigation regime should be based on alternating cycles of complete saturation and drying of the soil, especially during hot periods.

Despite high winter hardiness in open ground, container-grown plants are at risk of root freezing. When extreme temperatures occur, additional protective measures are necessary, including thermal insulation of the containers or placing them in locations protected from freezing.

General information about the subject — on the page Container culture.

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Varieties of Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Balevoeen

Withdrawn

Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton

Jianping Ren^^^Richard H. Wells

1 record

Flamingo

Terminated

Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton

HARINI KORLIPARA

1 record

Secret Affair

Withdrawn

Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton

HARINI KORLIPARA

1 record

Secret Love

Terminated

Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton

HARINI KORLIPARA

1 record

Crazy Pink

Withdrawn

Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton

Robert Saul

1 record

Secret Lust

Terminated

Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton

HARINI KORLIPARA

1 record

Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton

Hans A. Hansen

1 record

Rosita

Terminated

Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton

HARINI KORLIPARA

1 record

Mac N Cheese

Terminated

Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton

HARINI KORLIPARA

2 records