coneflower

Coneflower (Echinacea 'Secret Glow') requires regular watering for optimal growth. When watering, water deeply and slowly at the base of the plant, allowing water to soak down to the root zone. For established plants, water when the top 1-2 inches of soil is dry. A good rule of thumb is to water about 1 inch of water per week (or when the soil is dry to the touch). Water more frequently during hot and dry weather.

Coneflower (Echinacea 'Secret Glow') requires full sun, at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. This plant species prefers to be in a location that receives full sunlight in the morning, shifting to partial shade in the afternoon during the hottest parts of the day. If you are unable to offer this type of setting, then morning sun and evening shade will suffice. If the plant is in a shadier area, you may need to supplement light with artificial lighting. It is important to note that coneflowers are very susceptible to sunburn, so it is best to expose them to sunlight gradually to allow them to acclimate.

Hardiness zone 3–8.

Coneflower (Echinacea 'Secret Glow') should be pruned once a year in late winter before the new growth begins in the spring. Pruning should be done carefully and with sharp pruners as cone-shaped flowers easily fray when cut. To get the best aesthetic effect, remove any dead or damaged stems with the pruners. Make sure to leave at least 1 strong flowering stem. Then cut back the other stems to a height of about 3-4 inches above soil level. This will promote new growth at the base of the plant, helping it to produce more showy flowers. Pruning this plant species can also limit its size and keep it in good health.

Seed Propagation, Division, Root Cutting, Layering Propagation