Van Meuwen Catalogue of Garden Plants: for plants, bulbs, trees, shrubs, perennials and gardening accessories and gifts

Guide to Planting and Growing

ECHINOPS RITRO: Flowering time: late summer; Height: 20-48in (50-120cm); spread 2ft (60cm); Aftercare: Best grown in poor, well-drained soil in full sun but will grow in almost any soil in full sun or partial shade. Deadhead to prevent self-seeding.
ELSHOLTZIA: Flowering time: late summer to autumn; Height: 60in (150cm); Aftercare: Frost hardy to frost tender. Grow in any well-drained fertile soil in full sun.
ENKIANTHUS: Flowering time: late spring to early summer; Aftercare: Fully hardy. Grows in humus rich, moist but well-drained acid to neutral soil in full sun or partial shade.
EUCALYPTUS: Height: will remain unchanged as grafted; Aftercare: Needs full sunshine and a well-drained soil which must be kept moist until the plant is established. Young plants should be securely staked to prevent wind rocking. Eucalyptus foliage is ideal for adding to flower arrangements.
EUCOMIS (Pineapple Flower): Flowering time: late summer to early autumn; Height: 24-28in (60-70cm); Aftercare: Fully hardy, border line to frost tender. Plant bulbs 6 inches (15cm) deep and grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Mulch in severe winters.
EUONYMUS: Flowering time: late spring or summer; Height: 2ft (60cm); spread,2ft (60cm); Aftercare: Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. If grown in full sun they need more moist soil. Cut back hard in early April. Shelter evergreens from cold drying winds.