If you have a particularly beautiful perennial in the garden, you will soon want more. If you would like to multiply your coneflowers, you have various options: sowing, taking cuttings and dividing.
The division of coneflowers is not only for propagation; it also promotes flower growth
Why is sharing important?
Root division is practically the simplest way of propagating coneflowers. At the same time, it is very important to ensure that the flowering power of the parent plant is maintained. Because the roots of the coneflower keep spreading. Without division, the plant finds it increasingly difficult to obtain the necessary nutrients.
This is how you do the root division
Divide only vigorous and healthy perennials. To do this, uncover the rootstock and cut off a piece of the roots with a sharp spade. Remove any loose root parts, put some well-rotted compost or horn shavings (£29.99) in the hole and fill in with soil. Then water the coneflower. The division is possible with all varieties of coneflowers.
Find a sunny and warm location for separated pieces of root. Dig a sufficiently large planting hole there, put some compost or horn shavings in it and plant the roots as deep as they were in the ground before. Now water the roots well. Alternatively, you can plant the root pieces in a pot. Then they should not overwinter outside.
The essentials in brief:
- Root division very easily possible
- best time: autumn to winter
- do not share too often (every 3 - 4 years)
- Division stimulates optimal flowering
- Provide part plants with organic fertilizer
- water well
- young potted plants not hardy
tips and tricks
If you divide your coneflowers every three to four years, you will always have optimal flowering plants. If you can't use all the perennials for your own garden, then give away young plants in tubs or offer them on a plant exchange.