coneflower

Coneflower (Echinacea 'Tiki Torch') requires moderate watering to remain healthy. It prefers moist but well-drained soil. Water the plant 1-2 times per week, ensuring that the soil is damp at least 1 inch below the surface before watering. During particularly hot and dry weather, increase the frequency of watering to ensure the soil remains moist. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.

Coneflower (Echinacea 'Tiki Torch') does best when it is provided with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate lightly dappled shade. The optimal exposure will be determined by the season and region where the plant is located, as more shade will be preferable in climates with hot summer temperatures. In spring and summer, when temperatures are likely to be milder, it will thrive with 8 hours of sun daily; whereas in fall and winter, when temperatures are cooler, 6 hours of sun will be enough for the plant to stay healthy and flower profusely.

Hardiness zone 3–8.

Coneflower (Echinacea 'Tiki Torch') should be pruned once a year in the spring as the blooms of this plant begin to fade. Begin by removing dead blooms and any dying foliage. Under pruning will lead to a decrease in flowering, while over pruning can cause the plant to become lanky or unproductive. Generally, a light pruning or removal of spent flower stems will be enough, but if you feel the plant is too large, you can trim the stems back by up to a third of their size. Ensure that any pruning takes place above a healthy bud to encourage vigorous new growth.

Division, Root Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation