In a delightful revelation, Terra Nova Nurseries showcases a sneak peek into the botanical wonders of Coreopsis NOVA® ‘Opal’ and highlights the exceptional performance of Echinacea KISMET® ‘Pink Lemonade.’ These vibrant additions to Terra Nova’s collection promise to elevate the aesthetics of gardens and landscapes.
Coreopsis NOVA® ‘Opal’: A Whimsical Touch to Gardens
With its sweet, whisper-pink flowers adorned with a coral eye, Coreopsis NOVA® ‘Opal’ emerges as a floral masterpiece. Boasting a low and tight growth habit, this perennial graces the garden with blooms from June through October. Ideal for various settings, including mixed beds, containers, borders, and mass plantings, it also serves as an enchanting accent plant.
Thriving in full sun and average, well-drained soil, NOVA® ‘Opal’ adds robust landscape value. Resistant to deer and a magnet for pollinators, it blooms most actively in spring, reaching a height of 12″, a width of 16″, and a flower height of 14″. Growers can expect a finish time from a liner to a 4-inch pot in four to six weeks, and from a liner to a 1-gallon pot in six to eight weeks. With USDA Hardiness Zones ranging from 5 to 10, this Coreopsis variety promises enduring beauty.
Terra Nova advises greenhouse growers to allow moderate drying between waterings for optimal cultivation.
Echinacea KISMET® ‘Pink Lemonade’: A Burst of Colorful Exuberance
Standing out with its unusually bright pink flowers and lemonade-colored petal tips, Echinacea KISMET® ‘Pink Lemonade’ captivates onlookers with its unique charm. This fast-growing perennial boasts an upright, mounding habit, making it a captivating addition to mixed beds or borders. Its summer bloom, extending from June to October, ensures a prolonged display of floral grandeur.
Preferring full sun, ‘Pink Lemonade’ is a low-water usage plant that beckons hummingbirds and pollinators with its fragrant blooms. The finish time from a liner to a 4-inch pot is six to eight weeks, while the transition from a liner to a 1-gallon pot takes 12 to 14 weeks. With a height of 14″, a width of 12″, and a flower height of 18″, this echinacea variety is hardy in USDA Zones 4 to 9.
For optimal greenhouse growth, finishing growers are advised to allow ‘Pink Lemonade’ to moderately dry between waterings.
As Terra Nova Nurseries continues to push the boundaries of botanical innovation, Coreopsis NOVA® ‘Opal’ and Echinacea KISMET® ‘Pink Lemonade’ stand as testament to the company’s commitment to bringing forth horticultural marvels that delight both growers and enthusiasts alike. These floral gems promise to transform gardens into vibrant sanctuaries, inviting nature’s beauty into the heart of every landscape.