Echinacea Meditation 'Orange’

About

Echinacea Meditation 'Orange’ is an attractive coneflower variety characterised by its warm orange flower colour and compact but elegant habit. Ideal for sunny gardens, flowerbeds and container plantings. Here is a detailed description:

🌸 Flower colour:

• The flowers have an intense orange colour that is eye-catching and brings a warm accent to the garden.
• The centre of the inflorescence (cone) is dark golden to brown, which contrasts perfectly with the pale petals.
• The colour of the flowers lasts a long time and does not fade when exposed to the sun, maintaining its intensity throughout the flowering period.

🌼 Flower structure:

• The flowers are single, with broad, lingual petals arranged radially around a convex centre.
• The petals are flexible and slightly curved downwards, giving the flowers a subtle, natural look.
• The flowers are approximately 8-10 cm in diameter, medium-sized and very aesthetically pleasing.
• Flowering begins from June to October and is abundant and long-lasting.

🌿 Plant habit:

• The plant has a short, clumped habit, well-branched, forming a dense and attractive clump.
• It reaches a height of around 40-50 cm and a similar width, making it ideal for planting in groups or containers.
• The plant is wind-tolerant, shrubs well and does not require supports, maintaining its form throughout the season.

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.