Many hobby gardeners not only want to buy plants and distribute them in the garden, but also want to propagate existing flowers and perennials themselves. This is quite easy with the coneflower, because this plant is easy to divide and sow without any problems.
What is the best way to propagate the coneflower?
Propagating the coneflower is easy by dividing and sowing. Divide the roots every three to four years in autumn and sow seeds outdoors or in nursery pots in April and May. Alternatively, flower-free stems can be used as cuttings.
Propagation by sharing
The propagation of coneflowers by division is relatively easy. This also stimulates the stock plant to produce optimal flowers. The ideal time for division is autumn after flowering, but only every three to four years. Cut your coneflower back and expose the roots.
Use the spade to cut off one or two pieces from the root. Then replant these sections in another place. The new location should also have nutrient-rich soil. If necessary, add some well-rotted compost to the planting hole.
Sowing coneflowers
The most difficult thing when sowing coneflowers is probably choosing the most suitable seeds, because specialist retailers offer a variety of growth forms and flower colors to suit almost every taste. The seeds can be sown directly outdoors in April and May or beforehand in seed pots.
Coneflower likes nutrient-rich soil, you should consider that when sowing. Cover the seeds generously with soil (€6.00 on Amazon), about 2 cm high. Then water it well. The first seedlings should appear after about two to three weeks.
Propagation by cuttings
If you have decided to propagate through cuttings, then select flower-free stems with at least three pairs of leaves. Carefully cut these cuttings with an extra sharp knife. Then place it about 3 cm deep in nutrient-rich potting soil. After watering abundantly, the cuttings should only be kept moderately moist.
The most important propagation tips for coneflowers:
- Simplest way of propagation: division
- Division promotes optimal flowering of the parent plant
- Plant partial plants in a sunny, warm location
- Cut cuttings with 3 pairs of leaves
- Keep cuttings moderately moist
- Seeds available in a large selection
Tips & Tricks
You should divide well-grown coneflowers every three to four years so that they continue to bloom profusely.
