6/22/2023 0 Comments Grow purple coneflower![]() I have found that hybrids like Tomato Soup, are not as tough or prolific for me as the basic varieties, but they are fun to have. ![]() Tomato Soup is a hybrid developed by Terra Nova Nurseries. Water regularly until well established.Īnother plus with Echinacea Cone Flower is that deer tend to avoid them. To plant a potted Echinacea, dig a hole as deep as the soil level in the pot, loosen the soil in the bottom of the planting hole, pop the plant out of the pot, place it in the hole then replace the soil, do not bury plant deeper than it was in the pot.Īdd some compost and/or mulch around the base (not touching the plant) to suppress weeds and condition the soil. Adding compost as mulch should be sufficient.įor how to build your soil organically this is a must-read. But these sturdy plant supportsare easy to create and work for many types of plants.įertilizer is rarely needed if you have decent soil. When you buy the seeds the size is noted on the packet and if you buy a plant in a can or container at the nursery the tag should inform you of the final size.Įchinacea plants are sturdy and rarely need staking unless they are in too much shade, they will reach for the sun and tend to flop. Good drainage is essential to their thriving.Įchinacea grows in clumps from 12 to 36 inches wide and up to 4 feet tall, depending upon the variety. Echinacea does not like marshy or boggy conditions. They tolerate poor soil and will grow in drought-like conditions if established but do best with regular watering. They thrive in Zones 4 – 9 and some can even be grown successfully in Zone 3 Note: there are many hybrids available now that can only be propagated by root division methods so do your research before buying seeds or only buy from reputable seed companies, I make this warning as I see seeds for the sterile hybrids on Amazon and eBay all the time Where does Echinacea Coneflowers Grow Best?Įchinacea coneflowers love full sun but can take a little shade. To avoid issues with fungus or other plant diseases do not water from above, only at the roots. Or gather them up yourself and seed other spots in the garden, they will snuggle down for the winter and sprout come warmer weather. In the Fall, let the season’s last blooms go to seed for bird food and to reseed themselves. Pick or deadhead regularly for optimum bloom. Water well until established then echinacea plants can tolerate drought. Sow 1/2″ deep in rich, well-drained soil and keep at 70 degrees. Related: Sow your seeds in Fall for a Glorious Summer I have done both and they work equally well.Įchinacea is also one of the plants the seeds can be directly sown in the garden in the Fall along with many others. You can start seeds indoors in winter or direct sow in the garden 2 weeks before the first frost date. Related : Grow Echinacea aka Coneflower from Seed Some say coneflowers germinate better with some cold stratification but I have yet to test that. Ma ny echinaceas are very easy to start from seed.
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