![]() However, a layer of compost around the plant in the Spring can help keep the plant looking full and healthy.This site displays a prototype of a “Web 2.0” version of the dailyįederal Register. Generally Coneflowers do not need fertilizer. I just leave the plant exposed to the elements and let mother nature determine when the pot gets watered. If you keep the soil moist, the root stock can rot and cause the plant to die. When a plant is dormant, or not actively growing, it is ok to not water it much if at all. Consider adding leaves around the pots, or even blankets to help protect the plants.ĭon’t overwater plants in pots that are dormant! If you have more mild winters, you can store your Echinacea on Southern facing walls. Coneflowers in containers during WinterĪlthough Echinacea is hardy to zone 4, it still may not survive extreme cold in a container. If so, then it will likely have a fibrous root system. If it contains the words “ Echinacea Purpurea“. If you are purchasing a special color, or hybrid coneflower – look to the scientific name on the packet. To grow a coneflower in a pot, I strongly reccommend that you select common Purple Coneflower, or one of it’s variants. This allows us more flexibility pot size for growing Echinacea in a container. The good news is that the most common species of Echinacea (which is what most cultivars are based on) is Echinacea Purpurea, which has a fibrous roots system. However, most species of Echinacea have taproots. All species of Echinacea (Coneflower) are easy to grow from seed. In addition to those there are numerous cultivars and hybrids available. There are several different species of Echinacea native to North America. =>Want more INFO on Purple Coneflower? Check out our Complete Guide to Echinacea Purpurea! Types of Coneflowers Also, pick up the pot – if it feels light, it probably needs water. ![]() If you are unsure, you can poke your finger 1″ into the potting soil to see if the soil is moist. So, plan on watering the Echinacea daily when it is hot or sunny. In this location the plant will receive approximately 8 hours of sun per day Don’t let it dry outĪlthough Echinacea is drought tolerant, any plant in a container drys out faster than if planted in the ground. Echinacea is a prairie plant though, so 6 -12 hours of sun is fine for growing Coneflowers. Place the pot in an area that will get at least 2-4 hours of sun per day. => Click here to read our comprehensive guide to starting Echinacea from seed! Location Matters…. ![]() Just dig a hole of the appropriate size and plant it. Or, you purchased a plant, then transplant it into the pot. If you purchased seed, plant your Echinacea seeds per the instructions on the packet. Gravel is not necessary in the bottom of the pot, unless you think your pot will not be heavy enough to support the plant. If there are no drainage holes, add them or select a different pot.įill the pot with moist potting soil, up to 1″ below the rim (2.5 cm). This is because poor drainage will kill Echinacea by rotting the roots. ![]() Make sure the container has several large drain holes in the bottom so that water cannot collect. And the smallest plant is in a 4″ starter pot (I just never planted it out last year – oops). ![]() The medium size plant is in a 1 gallon pot. This illustrates how much container size effects the size of the plant…. Each germinated from seed the year prior. Each plant in this picture germinated the year prior, and all overwintered during 2019-2020 in their container shown. The image below are three coneflowers ( Echinacea purpurea), that are all the same age. Just how much does container size matter? ![]()
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