Echinacea 'Twilight'
from Richard Saul
USA
Introduced 2007
Rose-red petals around a deep red cone. Most heavily branched of Big Sky series. According to Richard the best blend of colours and makes best use of rich pigments of purpurea species.
Height: 24”/ 60cm
Spread: 18”/ 45cm
Hardiness: US zones 3-8
Blooms: July-August
Common name:
Coneflower
Patent status:
USA: PPAF
Europe: PBR applied for |
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The Big Sky
Thursday, 14 September 2006 Echinacea 'Twilight' is one of Richard Saul's much acclaimed 'Big Sky' series.
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Richard Saul
By Miriam Young
The gardening world is a finer place thanks to Richard Saul. His emergence as one of the world’s leading plant breeders appears to be a triumph of destiny that we can all be thankful for. |
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A problem solved!
By Miriam Young
E. 'Twilight' is a result of a breeding experiment to make E. purpurea more suitable for the southern US climate. |
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All you need to know
By Miriam Young
 Echinaceas are really easy to grow, and the Big Sky series are no exception. |
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Echinacea 'Twilight' is one of Richard Saul's much acclaimed 'Big Sky' series. |
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