If you have planted your coneflower in the bed, then you don't have to worry about winter care. If you prefer a tidy garden, then cut back the perennials in autumn; the coneflower does not need winter protection.
How do you overwinter the coneflower?
Coneflower (Echinacea) does not require any special winter care in the bed; you can cut the perennials back in autumn if you prefer a tidy garden. Container plants should be protected from severe frost by insulating the container and covering it with leaves or brushwood. Fertilize organically in spring.
Overwintering potted plants
Unlike bedding plants, potted plants cannot tolerate extreme frost for a long period of time. The roots are not sufficiently protected in the planter and could freeze. You should prevent that. Wrap the bucket on all sides, for example with an old blanket or with bubble wrap (€89.00 on Amazon), including from below. Leaves and brushwood can also protect against severe frost.
The best winter tips for sun hats:
- cut back if necessary
- Bedding plants do not require any special winter care
- Protect potted plants from freezing roots
- fertilize organically in spring
Tips & Tricks
If you don't want your garden to look so empty in winter, then don't cut your coneflower until spring.