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Echinacea 'Vintage Wine'
from Piet Oudolf

Introduced 2003

NO LONGER SOLD AS A DAWIN PLANTSPOTTERS VARIETY

This richly coloured cultivar features large daisy-like flowers with shorter deep purple-red petals that fan around the centre.

Height: 35”/ 88cm
Spread: 15”/ 38cm
Hardiness: US zones 3-8
Blooms: July-August

Common name:
Coneflower

Patent status:
USA PP # 13,893.
Europe, PPAF
 
 
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'Vintage Wine' available in 2005
20-12-2004 14:58 Following 2004's crop problems, a good supply of plants will be available in 2005.
By Miriam Young   

The discovery of a virus in the 2004 crop of Echinacea 'Vintage Wine' meant that no plants were offered for sale that year.  

Instead, the infected plants were destroyed and the remaining virus-free plants were used to rebuild stocks.  

The resulting good news is that 35,000 fully healthy plants will be available for gardeners to purchase in 2005.

 
The Breeder
Piet Oudolf
By Miriam Young
The son of restaurant owners in Bloemendaal, The Netherlands, Piet Oudolf was an unlikely candidate for his present day status as revered garden designer and plant breeder.
The Story Behind the Plant
Echinacea 'Vintage Wine'
By Miriam Young
Echinacea ‘Vintage Wine’ was selected from an extensive Echinacea breeding program carried out by Piet Oudolf.
Growing Tips
All you need to know
By Arie Blom
It's got great winter hardiness, drought tolerance and if dead-headed will bloom for ages. Arie Blom explains all.
Forum
Deneral discussion on Echinacea 'Vintage Wine'
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