"Micah J. Mabelitini" wrote in message
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animaux wrote:

On Wed, 12 Nov 2003 22:36:15 -0800, "gregpresley"
opined:


"Ann" wrote in message
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(Enuf) expounded:

I have a large established bed of purple cone flowers. I recently
purchased some red and some white cone flowers also. I was told that
these colors come from hybrid plants, so my question is: Will they
cross polinate or will they retain their true colors? Anyone have
any
experience with this?

I've yet to see a white variety of the coneflower that floats my boat.
They
tend to be a muddy, tannish white, rather than a clear bright white. I
agree
with the poster who suggests a shasta daisy or some other white daisy
if you
want that color in a particular area of the garden. However, if you're
growing them particularly for the shape of the flower and using it in
arrangements or something, I guess that's different.


My 'White Swan' are a clear, bright white.

Do you live in the deep south or southwest? I would expect the albinos
to appear more white in hotter climates. Also, 'White Swan' tends to be
more white than 'Alba' and some of the others.

Micah Mabelitini

I'd agree with Vic - my 'White Swan' is a true bright white, bloomed all
summer and is quite vigorous. And I certainly do not live in a hot climate.
Personally, I find the purple and pink forms rather insipid - very washed
out in tone.

pam - gardengal