VARIETY INFORMATION 10 All photos by Heather Machovina. 11 Darwin Perennials 12 10 11 12 22 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2024 GPNMAG.COM The double flowers of echinacea 'Double Scoop Watermelon Deluxe' will fill patios and gardens from late spring through late summer. The Deluxe series is more compact with better branching than the Sombrero series and is a reliable first-year bloomer. Another first-year flowering series, echinacea, 'Sombrero Fuchsia Fandango' gives rich, vibrant color all season long. This series provides a uniform habit that is compacted and well-branched for optimal landscape performance. Coreopsis 'UpTick Gold' was shining in the sun during my time at Darwin Perennials Day in June. UpTick is an easy-to-finish series with bigger blooms that last on retail shelves.http://www.GPNMAG.COM