coneflower

Coneflower (Echinacea 'Meteor Red') should be watered thoroughly once a week, except during periods of extreme heat when it may need watering twice a week. During the summer months, water the plant deeply, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. When temperatures begin to cool, decrease the frequency of watering because a coneflower's root system is less active in colder temperatures. Always water the roots directly and avoid wetting the foliage as much as possible.

Coneflower (Echinacea 'Meteor Red') or echinacea requires a lot of direct sunlight, at least 6-8 hours daily. This plant should be grown in an area that receives at least 8 hours of sunlight. When first starting out, plants should be moved from partially shaded conditions to an area with full sun. This will help encourage strong blooms. If the sunlight is too intense, adding some shade cloth or moving the plants to a location that receives morning sun and afternoon shade, would be beneficial. Echinacea is very drought tolerant, so watering should be done only when the soil is completely dry. Echinacea should not be overwatered, as this can cause root and stem rot.

Hardiness zone 3–8.

Coneflower (Echinacea 'Meteor Red') should be pruned lightly in the late spring after new growth appears. Remove any dead or damaged stems and minimize the plant's height by cutting back the tallest stems to 8 inches above the ground. Removing dead flowers may also help to encourage new growth and blooming. To maintain a bushier shape, light pruning can be done throughout the growing season.

Seed Propagation, Division, Root Cutting, Layering Propagation