Echinacea 'Jade' can be used together with a white Eryngium for subtle texturing. |
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New Echinacea from Piet Oudolf
Tuesday, 10 February 2004 Having been greeted with much approval by those who have already seen it, Echinacea 'Jade' is set for a 2005 introduction as a Darwin PlantSpotters variety.
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Piet Oudolf
By Miriam Young
The son of restaurant owners in Bloemendaal, Holland, Piet Oudolf was an unlikely candidate for his present day status as revered garden designer and plant breeder. |
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| Cooperative Working |
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| The trial garden |
First impressions
By Miriam Young
Before being introduced to the commecial market, Piet's new varieties are assessed at a trial garden operated by his Future Plants team-mate, Aad Geerlings. |
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| Other varieties |
More from Piet
By Miriam Young
As well as his Darwin PlantSpotters varieties, Piet Oudolf has been responsible for a number of successful introductions, some of which you may be familliar with. |
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| Garden design |
Photo Gallery
By Miriam Young
Here is a small selection of photographs of Piet's work. |
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| Other Varieties |
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