The red coneflower (Echinacea) flowers from July to September, the yellow coneflower (Rudbeckia) even until October. In contrast, the prairie coneflower, which belongs to the Echinacea genus, has a rather short flowering period from July to August.
The yellow coneflower flowers from July to October
Care during flowering
Coneflowers can be watered regularly during flowering unless it is raining. Cutting off faded flowers also promotes the formation of new flowers. Perennials planted in the fall tend to bloom more profusely than those planted in the spring.
Echinacea as a cut plant
Echinacea is quite suitable as a cut flower. The purple coneflower (Rudbeckia nitida) in particular stands out with a particularly long shelf life of several weeks. The unsightly hanging flower tongues of the Echinacea have now been bred away from some varieties.
The heyday of the coneflower:
- Prairie Coneflower: July and August
- Red Coneflower: July to September
- Yellow Coneflower: July to October
tips and tricks
The purple coneflower blooms twice a year, ideal for cut flowers.