Echinacea 'After Midnight'
from Richard Saul
USA
Introduced 2008
A deeply coloured variety loaded with features which make it unlike any other Coneflower. Flowers are formed from broad deep purple-pink petals that overlap around a huge dark red cone.
The black stems are remarkably thick and sturdy and the plant is set off with blue-green foliage.
At just 20" tall this plant is a great choice for both containers and borders.
Height: 20”/ 50cm
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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All you need to know
Friday, 19 October 2007 Echinaceas are really easy to grow, and the Big Sky series are no exception.
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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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| The Story Behind the Plant |
A problem solved
By Miriam Young
E. 'After Midnight' is a result of a breeding experiment to make E. purpurea more suitable for the southern US climate. |
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| Related varieties |
The Big Sky
By Miriam Young
Echinacea 'After Midnight' is one of Richard Saul's much acclaimed 'Big Sky' series. |
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| Growing tips |
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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