Echinacea Meditation 'Lime’

About

Echinacea Meditation 'Lime’ is a unique coneflower variety that stands out for its subtle lime green flower colour and elegant, spreading habit. Ideal for naturalistic style gardens, perennial beds and containers. Here is a detailed description:

🌸 Flower colour:

• The flowers have a delicate, lime green colour that gives the plant a light, fresh appearance.
• The centre of the inflorescence (cone) is dark green, which contrasts perfectly with the pale petals.
• The colour of the flowers is long-lasting and does not fade in the sun, maintaining a fresh appearance throughout the season.

🌼 Flower structure:

• The flowers are single, with broad, lingual petals arranged radially around a convex centre.
• The petals are firm, slightly curved downwards, forming a harmonious whole with the central cone.
• The flowers are approximately 8-10 cm in diameter, medium-sized and very aesthetically pleasing.
• Flowering begins from June to September, with abundant and long-lasting flowering.

🌿 Plant habit:

• The variety has a compact, spreading habit, with numerous branches, making it attractive throughout the season.
• The plant reaches a height of 40-50 cm and a width similar to its height, forming a dense clump.
• It is wind-tolerant, shrubs well and its shape does not require support.

Requirements:

Conflowers are relatively easy plants to grow. They prefer a sunny position and the soil should be well-drained, humus and moist. The plants tolerate a wide range of soil pH, but grow best in soils with a pH close to neutral. They require a moderate amount of moisture, but do not tolerate excess water.

Characteristics:

Coneflowers are distinguished by their effective appearance, making them an excellent addition to flower gardens, flowerbeds and naturalistic gardens. Their flowers attract a range of pollinating insects, including bees and butterflies, adding life to the garden. Echinacea flowers can be cut and used in bouquets, adding to their versatility in garden space design. In addition, coneflowers are known for their medicinal properties.

Usage:

Coneflowers are widely used in horticulture and medicine. In addition to their ornamental qualities, they are known for their immunostimulating and anti-inflammatory effects. Echinacea raw material (mainly flowers and leaves) is used in the production of dietary supplements, teas and ointments. In addition, echinacea is also used in herbal therapy, e.g. for the treatment of wounds and skin irritations.

Why plant coneflowers in your garden?

• Easy to grow: Coneflowers are undemanding and adapt to different soil conditions.
• They bloom for a long time: Echinacea flowers bloom from summer to autumn, allowing you to enjoy their beauty for a longer period.
• Attract insects: These plants encourage beneficial insects to visit, which supports the ecosystem in the garden.
• Health-enhancing properties: Their health properties can support the body's natural immunity.
• Aesthetics: Hedgehogs add colour and charm to the garden, bringing natural beauty to every corner.

In summary, coneflowers are not only attractive ornamental plants, but also valuable herbs that are worth planting in any garden.