ROBERTA S Gardens H398884 Butterfly hybrids Coneflower Mix User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- ROBERTA S Gardens
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H398884 Butterfly hybrids Coneflower Mix
User Guide
Butterfly hybrids Coneflower Mix
Echinacea hybrid
Tips for Success
Powdery Mildew: Mildew is caused when the plants root system is
consistently dry. This stress causes it to push out the ‘mildew’ from inside
the plant tissue. To avoid this, consistent deep watering is necessary and
proper air circulation. Water the base or at the root zone too as opposed to
directly watering the foliage. Don’t overcrowd your plants and give them
plenty of sunlight. If you notice them flopping over then, they’re in soil
that is too rich and fertile.
Plants look Dry or Foliage appears Lackluster: Sometimes plants may
appear dried out and wilted after the voyage. Do not despair. When this
happens the foliage may look lackluster but the rootstock is still perfectly
healthy and alive. To plump your plants back up, water them and wait 5 minutes
and then water them again. This will generally rehydrate them. Keep these
plants well-watered until you can re-plant them into larger containers or in
the garden within the next week. If plants arrive dry, it is often because the
roots have outgrown the small shipping pots and need more room to grow; roots
tend to dry out quickly in small containers. Your plants are very
much alive and when you transplant them into larger pots or the earth, they
will start growing quickly! So, re-plant them as soon as possible. Remove any
yellow or brown foliage. If a lot of the plant’s foliage has yellowed, you may
cut the foliage back to just above the soil line. This will give your plant a
chance to restart, and it encourages bushier, thicker growth.
First Year Maintenance: For perennials, the first year (or sometimes two)
will require additional maintenance. During the first season of growth, even
if the plant is known to be drought-tolerant, it is very important to water
your plants on a regular basis, meaning up to 3-4 times per week. When plants
are in their infancy stage, they need to be watered by their caretaker until
they’ve had a chance to build a strong enough root system to subsist on their
own. If you are experiencing severe heat, drought like conditions, or your
plants appear consistently droopy, you may need to water your plants almost
every day.
What To Pair With Echinacea Coneflower: This classic garden plant is
highly rewarding, bringing colorful coneflowers all summer long. When flowers
start to brown, you have two options – either cut them off to encourage new
flowers, or let them be and provide food to goldfinches and insects. It is the
gardener’s choice. Pair with Hardy Geranium, Coreopsis, Salvia, Liatris,
Daylily and Rudbeckia for a stunning summer display.
Gardener’s Tip: If plants appear wilty or brown upon arrival, give your
plant a haircut. Cut back foliage to about 1-2 inches before or after
replanting them. This will encourage new growth that is bushier, denser and
overall healthier. We all need a fresh start sometimes. Tips for Success
We aren’t happy if you aren’t happy. If you have any questions regarding your
order please call us at 1-765-525-4065
during the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm EST.
You can email questions to us at:
customerservice@robertasinc.com.
If your bulbs, cuttings, etc. do not sprout, or your plant dies within one
year from the date of shipment, we will send you a replacement free of charge.
We cannot accept responsibility for losses due to
extreme weather or neglect. Simply call us at the above toll tree number or
fill out the plant replacement form on our website at
RobertasUniqueGardens.com.
Roberta’s will replace it with a similar or comparable plant at no charge. If
your replacement is not available or it is too late in the season to ship, it
will ship the following year.
Perennials
Quick Reference
Planting Steps
Step 1 Remove plants from their box and take off other packing materials.
Open your box outside or somewhere you don’t mind getting messy, as some of
the soil may have been shaken loose in transit.
Step 2 Check if your plant is thirsty. They probably need a nice drink of
water after their voyage. Give them a nice drink of water shortly after
receiving your plants and unpacking them.. If the plant feels light or the
soil is dry to the touch, give your plants a watering.
Step 3 Allow your plants time to adjust to their new home before re-
planting by placing them in a warm sunny spot for 1-2 days. Then they will be
ready for re-planting with renewed vigor.
Step 4 Pull away or cut off any yellow or brown leaves, or any old
flowers – this is normal.
Step 5 Transplant into the garden or containers as soon as evening
temperatures stay above 40F. Dig holes the width of the root ball and deep
enough so that the original top of the soil is flush with the new soil line.
Water the new location before and after planting your plant. This will help
the young roots stay hydrated. Once you’ve placed your plant in the hole, fill
in the rest of the hole with extra soil or potting mix, ensuring the entire
root system is covered with soil.
Plant Caretaking
Upon Arrival: Please take plants out of the box immediately and remove
any shipping materials from around the plants. Give them some water and place
them in a warm sunny area for 1-2 days before replanting.
Planting Depth & Spacing: Dig a deep enough hole so that the entire plant
easily fits into the hole and the top of the soil line of your plant is flush
with the top of the soil in the hole you have dug. It is important that the
soil line of your plant does not protrude above the soil line in the ground or
container. Space plants about the mature spread of the plant as shown in the
Quick Reference section.
Potted Plants: Make sure your container has holes to allow excess water
to drain. Repot one plant in a 10-12” container, or you may place multiple
plants together in a larger pot.
Soil Preparation: If you soil is clayish, amend it with standard potting
mix to improve drainage. They like a lean, well-draining soil. Often rocky, or
sandy soil is the best and in a sunny area. Rock gardens are ideal for them.
Death from “wet feet” is a common occurrence in heavy soils.
Watering: To determine if your plant needs water, put your finger in the
top of the soil and if the top inch is dry, it is time to water. It is
important to make sure young plants do not experience long periods of dryness.
However, they also do not like soggy conditions. They will become more drought
tolerant in the garden once established.
Fertilizer: Use Roberta’s Bounty a couple weeks after planting and then once
or twice a month all summer long.
Pet Considerations: Ensure your pets do not consume plants.
Grooming & Pruning: To encourage more and more flowers all season long, cut
away old flowers. However, this is not necessary. In late fall or early
spring, you may shear your plant back to a couple inches above the soil line.
This will help it generate fresh new growth.
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