Plant breeders often get stuck in a rut, copying each other, with only slight variances in each new selection. What makes us stand up and take notice is when a breeder dares to head in a completely different “Pythonian”-like direction. Such is the case with Echinacea ‘Pretty Parasols’, which is in flower now at JLBG. We love this oddity from Belgium’s Jan Spruyt, but am unsure if anyone else will share our excitement. The plant is taller (3′), and much more airy than the form typically seen in other echinacea hybrids. So, what do you think?
I like it! It has presence even with the softer colors. The blooms look quite large and would be great in cut flower arrangements.
I think Pretty Parasols is very attractive. In a residential setting it would probably be best used in the back of a mixed border or as an accent. Is it available for sale?
With good response here, we’ll be adding it to the spring catalog.
I want one!
Virginia
Lovely. Lush. Me, Too!
Delightful!!
In form, these look more like our native Echinacea here in E Texas. Beautiful!
Same thought here. From what I can find, it looks like E. pallida is one of the parents. I do like this, and hope Tony offers it.
It certainly looks like E. pallida is in the background to us also
Love the color gradation, the tall heigh and the downward curving petals that look more like echinacea pallida. The single flower form should make it attractive to pollinators. I’m in!
I like it. My main concern is that it would ‘flop’ after the first decent rain event. How strong are those stems?
We just had over 4″ of rain in the last few days, and it’s standing straight as an arrow.
so pretty
Looks lovely and airy. Real need for a less constipated cultivar!
Echinaceas usually are not “my thing”. However, I like this one! Please offer it!
We’ve got pretty good responses, so will proceed.
Echinaceas readily seed all over my garden, the older ones that is but the newer hybrids are difficult to grow.
Butterflies and bees love them.
Love this newer one and would love to grow it!
Very striking, must look good from a distance
Waw! Nice that you give so much attention to my new Echinacea. It is indeed a cross between E. purpurea and E. pallida. It is as strong as the most wild pallida and resist all kind of weather circumstances. The correct name is : E. PRETTY PARASOLS ‘JS Engeltje’ PBR.
JS ( Jan Spruyt) Engeltje : little angel.
On the website of Plantipp you can find the growers who received a licence to produce.
I think it’s lovely. Beautiful.