coneflower

Coneflower (Echinacea 'Rainb299' BUTTERFLY RAINBOW MARCELLA) generally requires medium to moist soil. It should be watered when the top 2 inches (5 cm) of the soil is dry and the soil should not be allowed to dry out completely in between waterings. Water should be applied slowly and evenly, so that it can penetrate deep into the soil. It should be watered about once or twice a week, depending on the soil and sunlight conditions. It is best to water in the morning or late in the evening to prevent evaporation. Additionally, it is helpful to add a layer of mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture.

The Coneflower (Echinacea 'Rainb299' BUTTERFLY RAINBOW MARCELLA) grows best in full sun for at least 6 to 8 hours each day. In areas that doesn’t receive as much direct sunlight, the plant can tolerate partial shade; however, the more hours of sunlight this species receives, the more vibrant and abundant the flower blooms will be. During the summer months when the temperature rises, midday sun can be too intense for this plant, so it’s best to ensure some shade during these hot hours, either through natural shading from nearby trees or a high fence, or by using fabric shade cloth. This will also be of benefit during the winter months when the sun is lower and may be more intense than during the summer.

Hardiness zone 4–9.

Coneflower (Echinacea 'Rainb299' BUTTERFLY RAINBOW MARCELLA) should be pruned in the midsummer after flowering has finished. To prune this plant, cut off the spent flower stems at the base of the plant, just above where the stems meet the foliage. Also, pinch back the tips of the stems of any overly leggy plants back to healthy side shoots. This will help to keep the plants neat and encourage more flowers. Finally, remove any seed capsules or spent flowers which may have begun to form in order to limit the seed spread.

Division, Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation