coneflower

Coneflower (Echinacea 'Hot Summer') should be watered deeply and thoroughly at least once a week, allowing the soil to dry out in the top 1 to 2 inches in-between waterings. Keep the plant evenly moist, but not soggy. Too much water can cause the plant to rot. If planting in containers, ensure that the pots have adequate drainage holes. In general, water around the plant's roots rather than directly onto leaves.

Coneflower (Echinacea 'Hot Summer') requires full sun for 6-8 hours a day for optimal growth and flowering. This sun exposure should be during the afternoon, as the morning sun can be too intense and can burn the leaves. The plant should be placed in an area of the garden that receives the most sunlight. For flowering and growth, it's best to avoid areas that only receive filtered or partial sun as the sun won't be strong enough.

Hardiness zone 3–8.

Coneflower (Echinacea 'Hot Summer') should be pruned in early to mid-spring, after the last frost. Pruning should involve cutting back the spent flower heads and stems to within a few inches of the soil. This helps to tidy the plant and produce fresh new blooms while also controlling the plant’s size. This plant does not need extensive or heavy pruning; it should be done with a light hand. Be sure not to prune away the fresh new growth, as that is where the new blooms come from.

Seed Propagation, Division, Root Cutting, Layering Propagation