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Variety traits

Plant Height — Echinacea (hybrids)

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

The plant height of Echinacea purpurea × Echinacea paradoxa hybrids is measured from the soil surface to the top of the inflorescence during full bloom and varies from 30 to 150 cm depending on the breeding group.

In the reference 8 varieties crop Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton, where this is mentioned in the description.

In breeding practice, these hybrids are divided into three groups based on height: low (dwarf) forms reach 30–50 cm, medium forms reach 60–80 cm, and tall specimens grow to 90–120 cm, sometimes reaching 1.5 meters. Assessment of this trait is conducted during full bloom, as height is a determining factor for the use of plants in container gardening or for cut flowers.

When growing these plants, it is important to consider light levels, as light deficiency causes stem elongation, which negatively affects the aesthetic quality of the plant. Despite the sturdy stems of most hybrids, tall varieties may require monitoring for lodging resistance, and optimal nutrient management and light regimes should be selected to prevent excessive growth.

General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.

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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.

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

Jianping Ren

2 records

Balsomotan

Terminated

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

Jianping Ren

1 record

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

Jianping Ren

1 record

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

Jianping Ren

1 record

Ferris Wheel

Withdrawn

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

HARINI KORLIPARA

1 record

Meteor Yellow

Terminated

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

HARINI KORLIPARA

1 record

Balsclemc

Withdrawn

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

Jianping Ren

1 record