Many hobby gardeners not only want to buy plants and distribute them in the garden, but also multiply existing flowers and perennials themselves. This is quite easy to do with coneflowers, because this plant is easy to divide and sow without any problems.

Seeds for propagating coneflower can be collected after flowering

propagation by division

Propagation by division works relatively easily with coneflowers. At the same time, this stimulates the parent plant to optimally form flowers. The ideal time for division is autumn after flowering, but only every three to four years. Clip back your coneflower and expose the roots.

Use the spade to separate a piece or two from the root. Then plant these sections in another place. The new location should also have nutrient-rich soil. Possibly add some well-rotted compost to the planting hole.

Sowing coneflowers

The most difficult thing when sowing coneflowers is probably the selection of the most suitable seeds, because specialist shops offer a variety of growth forms and flower colors for almost every taste. Sowing can be done outdoors in April and May or earlier in seed pots.

Echinacea likes a nutrient-rich soil, you should consider that when sowing. Cover the seeds generously with soil, about 2 cm high. Then water them well. After about two to three weeks, the first seedlings should appear.

Propagation by cuttings

If you have decided to propagate by cuttings, then choose flower-free stems with at least three pairs of leaves. Carefully cut off these cuttings with an extra sharp knife. Then place them about 3 cm deep in nutrient-rich potting soil. After ample watering, the cuttings should only be kept moderately moist.

The most important propagation tips for coneflowers:

  • simplest way of propagation: division
  • Division promotes optimal flowering of the parent plant
  • Plant part plants in a sunny, warm location
  • Cut cuttings with 3 pairs of leaves
  • Keep cuttings moderately moist
  • Wide range of seeds available

tips and tricks

Coneflowers that have grown well should be divided every three to four years so that they continue to bloom profusely.

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