Hi Everyone,

A local friend has given me three Echinacea plugs to look after over
winter. They were tiny but still had about four green leaves on them.
The rest of her larger batch had all keeled over. She had some idea I
could save these three from the same fate. Well, they have all either
died or died back:~/. Hard to tell which.
Now, I know they're herbaceous so might well die back, but my larger
plants (in pots) are still more-or-less green.

Has anyone else here bought Echinacea plugs from T&M and, if so, how are
they faring? Are they still green and looking alive, or have they
disappeared from sight? I am still looking after these pots of compost
in the vain hope that the roots are still alive below soil level. I
know I could tip them out of the pots and look for roots, but I really
don't want to disturb them again (I had to pot them down when I received
them).

I would really appreciate any advice.
--
Spider.
On high ground in SE London
gardening on heavy clay

On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 14:43:48 +0000, Spider wrote:

Hi Everyone,

A local friend has given me three Echinacea plugs to look after over
winter. They were tiny but still had about four green leaves on them.
The rest of her larger batch had all keeled over. She had some idea I
could save these three from the same fate. Well, they have all either
died or died back:~/. Hard to tell which.
Now, I know they're herbaceous so might well die back, but my larger
plants (in pots) are still more-or-less green.

Has anyone else here bought Echinacea plugs from T&M and, if so, how are
they faring? Are they still green and looking alive, or have they
disappeared from sight? I am still looking after these pots of compost
in the vain hope that the roots are still alive below soil level. I
know I could tip them out of the pots and look for roots, but I really
don't want to disturb them again (I had to pot them down when I received
them).

I would really appreciate any advice.

I bought 3 echinacea from Parker's. They arrived bare rooted in poly
bags along wtith 3 other things but I can't remember what. There was
no sign of any green at all. I potted them up and they are having to
do the best they can outside. I've never had much luck with echinacea.
Good luck with them.

Pam in Bristol

On 23/12/2013 17:45, Pam Moore wrote:
On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 14:43:48 +0000, Spider wrote:

Hi Everyone,

A local friend has given me three Echinacea plugs to look after over
winter. They were tiny but still had about four green leaves on them.
The rest of her larger batch had all keeled over. She had some idea I
could save these three from the same fate. Well, they have all either
died or died back:~/. Hard to tell which.
Now, I know they're herbaceous so might well die back, but my larger
plants (in pots) are still more-or-less green.

Has anyone else here bought Echinacea plugs from T&M and, if so, how are
they faring? Are they still green and looking alive, or have they
disappeared from sight? I am still looking after these pots of compost
in the vain hope that the roots are still alive below soil level. I
know I could tip them out of the pots and look for roots, but I really
don't want to disturb them again (I had to pot them down when I received
them).

I would really appreciate any advice.

I bought 3 echinacea from Parker's. They arrived bare rooted in poly
bags along wtith 3 other things but I can't remember what. There was
no sign of any green at all. I potted them up and they are having to
do the best they can outside. I've never had much luck with echinacea.
Good luck with them.

Pam in Bristol




Thanks, Pam, that's hopeful. We'll both just have to wait till the
Spring now. Fingers crossed.
--
Spider.
On high ground in SE London
gardening on heavy clay

On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 18:11:44 +0000, Spider wrote:

On 23/12/2013 17:45, Pam Moore wrote:
On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 14:43:48 +0000, Spider wrote:

Hi Everyone,

A local friend has given me three Echinacea plugs to look after over
winter. They were tiny but still had about four green leaves on them.
The rest of her larger batch had all keeled over. She had some idea I
could save these three from the same fate. Well, they have all either
died or died back:~/. Hard to tell which.
Now, I know they're herbaceous so might well die back, but my larger
plants (in pots) are still more-or-less green.

Has anyone else here bought Echinacea plugs from T&M and, if so, how are
they faring? Are they still green and looking alive, or have they
disappeared from sight? I am still looking after these pots of compost
in the vain hope that the roots are still alive below soil level. I
know I could tip them out of the pots and look for roots, but I really
don't want to disturb them again (I had to pot them down when I received
them).

I would really appreciate any advice.

I bought 3 echinacea from Parker's. They arrived bare rooted in poly
bags along wtith 3 other things but I can't remember what. There was
no sign of any green at all. I potted them up and they are having to
do the best they can outside. I've never had much luck with echinacea.
Good luck with them.

Pam in Bristol




Thanks, Pam, that's hopeful. We'll both just have to wait till the
Spring now. Fingers crossed.

Spider, please let me know when the ones you're "nursing" show signs
of life, as I'm sure they will. If mine grow I'll be amazed!

Pam in Bristol

On 23/12/2013 23:19, Pam Moore wrote:
On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 18:11:44 +0000, Spider wrote:

On 23/12/2013 17:45, Pam Moore wrote:
On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 14:43:48 +0000, Spider wrote:

Hi Everyone,

A local friend has given me three Echinacea plugs to look after over
winter. They were tiny but still had about four green leaves on them.
The rest of her larger batch had all keeled over. She had some idea I
could save these three from the same fate. Well, they have all either
died or died back:~/. Hard to tell which.
Now, I know they're herbaceous so might well die back, but my larger
plants (in pots) are still more-or-less green.

Has anyone else here bought Echinacea plugs from T&M and, if so, how are
they faring? Are they still green and looking alive, or have they
disappeared from sight? I am still looking after these pots of compost
in the vain hope that the roots are still alive below soil level. I
know I could tip them out of the pots and look for roots, but I really
don't want to disturb them again (I had to pot them down when I received
them).

I would really appreciate any advice.

I bought 3 echinacea from Parker's. They arrived bare rooted in poly
bags along wtith 3 other things but I can't remember what. There was
no sign of any green at all. I potted them up and they are having to
do the best they can outside. I've never had much luck with echinacea.
Good luck with them.

Pam in Bristol




Thanks, Pam, that's hopeful. We'll both just have to wait till the
Spring now. Fingers crossed.

Spider, please let me know when the ones you're "nursing" show signs
of life, as I'm sure they will. If mine grow I'll be amazed!

Pam in Bristol





I will of course, Pam. If they fail, I'll try and get cuttings of my
*slightly* bigger plants for my friend, as well as trying from seed.
Good luck with yours.

Incidentally, I never repsonded to your "never had much luck" remark. I
also have difficulty keeping Echinacea, and I believe the main problem
is slugs. I keep trying, though, because they're lovely cheerful plants
which attract bees. Do you know what is killing your Echinacea?
--
Spider.
On high ground in SE London
gardening on heavy clay

On 24/12/2013 16:49, Spider wrote:
On 23/12/2013 23:19, Pam Moore wrote:
On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 18:11:44 +0000, Spider wrote:

On 23/12/2013 17:45, Pam Moore wrote:
On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 14:43:48 +0000, Spider wrote:

Hi Everyone,

A local friend has given me three Echinacea plugs to look after over
winter. They were tiny but still had about four green leaves on them.
The rest of her larger batch had all keeled over. She had some idea I
could save these three from the same fate. Well, they have all either
died or died back:~/. Hard to tell which.
Now, I know they're herbaceous so might well die back, but my larger
plants (in pots) are still more-or-less green.

Has anyone else here bought Echinacea plugs from T&M and, if so,
how are
they faring? Are they still green and looking alive, or have they
disappeared from sight? I am still looking after these pots of
compost
in the vain hope that the roots are still alive below soil level. I
know I could tip them out of the pots and look for roots, but I really
don't want to disturb them again (I had to pot them down when I
received
them).

I would really appreciate any advice.

I bought 3 echinacea from Parker's. They arrived bare rooted in poly
bags along wtith 3 other things but I can't remember what. There was
no sign of any green at all. I potted them up and they are having to
do the best they can outside. I've never had much luck with echinacea.
Good luck with them.

Pam in Bristol




Thanks, Pam, that's hopeful. We'll both just have to wait till the
Spring now. Fingers crossed.

Spider, please let me know when the ones you're "nursing" show signs
of life, as I'm sure they will. If mine grow I'll be amazed!

Pam in Bristol





I will of course, Pam. If they fail, I'll try and get cuttings of my
*slightly* bigger plants for my friend, as well as trying from seed.
Good luck with yours.

Incidentally, I never repsonded to your "never had much luck" remark. I
also have difficulty keeping Echinacea, and I believe the main problem
is slugs. I keep trying, though, because they're lovely cheerful plants
which attract bees. Do you know what is killing your Echinacea?




Sorry for following up my own thread, but I've just found this link
which gives advice on overwintering Echinaceas.

http://www.waltersgardens.com/growerscorner/?page=321

I'm hoping Pam Moore sees it *and* that it's not too late for both our
small plants.

--
Spider.
On high ground in SE London
gardening on heavy clay