White ray-floreted coneflower ‘PollyNation™ White’ is a long-lived and hardy perennial, well-suited for both traditional flower beds and spacious terrace pots. Thanks to the innovative “FastraX” breeding technology, this variety’s development cycle is faster than conventional perennials – with early indoor sowing, the white flowers open in the very first growing year.
The mature plant reaches a height of approximately 65 cm and develops a vigorous, deep-reaching root system, ensuring excellent resistance to dryness and drought. The nectar-rich inflorescences attract plenty of butterflies, bumblebees, and other pollinators to the garden during summer months, helping to increase home garden biodiversity. Due to its sturdy growth habit, the plant maintains its decorative appeal even in windier conditions.
Usage and Cultivation Instructions:
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Sowing time and pre-cultivation: To achieve flowering in the same summer (July), sow indoors in February. For later spring or summer sowing, the first flowers will open the following season.
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Suitable location: Choose a sunny and warm spot in the garden. The soil must be light-textured and well-draining, as excessive moisture is harmful to coneflower roots.
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Sowing depth: Seeds require light to germinate. Press them lightly onto the surface of moist seed-starting soil and cover with only a 1–2 mm layer of clean sand or vermiculite.
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Planting and spacing: Plant outdoors in their permanent location only after the danger of spring night frosts has passed. In the flower bed, maintain a planting distance of 30–40 cm.
Tips and recommendations:
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When growing in a terrace pot, be sure to add a 3–5 cm layer of expanded clay pebbles (drainage) to the bottom of the container, to prevent excess watering or rainwater from accumulating around the roots.
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Leave the last withered flower stalks standing in the bed in autumn – the dark seed heads provide food for garden birds in winter and create a beautiful structure in a snowy garden.
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Avoid the excessive use of nitrogen-rich fertilizers. Excessive nitrogen makes the plant stems soft and weakens resistance to drought and winter frosts.