The anticipation was already great: the umbrella-like flowers of the coneflower are simply too beautiful! But although the perennial has sprouted, its flowers are still a long time coming. What's behind it?
Why isn't my coneflower blooming?
If the coneflower does not bloom, the cause may be drought, lack of light, lack of nutrients or sowing too late. Balanced fertilization, regular watering and a sunny location promote the flowering of this perennial.
Can drought cause coneflowers to stop flowering?
Drought leads tono flowering for coneflowers. The plant can tolerate dry soil at times due to its origins in the prairie regions of North America. But the dryness of the soil has a detrimental effect on flower formation. The plant is under stress and supplies water primarily to its stems and leaves. Flowers are then secondary.
So water the coneflower regularly! This is especially true between April and June and during dry periods in midsummer.
Does the coneflower not bloom due to lack of light?
If the coneflower is inshady, it will produce few or no flowers. It needs a sunny place. Even a semi-shady location can cause the perennial to fail to bloom or to be less flowering.
Does a nutrient deficiency have a negative effect on the coneflower?
A nutrient deficiency in the coneflower quickly leads to itnot blooming It is therefore best to give the coneflower fertilizer in the fall after it has wilted. Compost or horn shavings are well suited. You should also fertilize Echinacea in spring between April and May. If you hope for a long flowering period, it is also recommended to fertilize the perennial in June. Then you can use a liquid fertilizer (€9.00 on Amazon) for flowering plants. But be careful: phosphorus should be included, as nitrogen only promotes leaf formation.
Why doesn't a sown coneflower flower in the first year?
It happens that a coneflower grown from seeds does not produce any flowers in its first year because it first has toestablish itself. The coneflower needs a certain amount of time to form roots and produce foliage. Only then does it become willing to bloom. If the seeds were sown too late, the flowers may also not appear.
What is crucial for the coneflower to bloom?
In order to bloom, the coneflower needs a suitablelocation and care tailored to it.
A sunny location promotes flower formation. Therefore, choose a sunny spot in the bed for this perennial. If it is too shady, you can still transplant it. She usually tolerates this well.
It is also crucial that you fertilize and water the coneflower regularly. Spent flowers should be removed and in autumn or spring it is important to cut this perennial plant back to the ground.
Tip
Even too much of a good thing prevents the flower from blooming
Have you over-fertilized your coneflower? Then it may be that the flowers do not form due to the nutrient mass. Too much fertilizer can slow growth and harm the plant. Therefore, fertilize once in autumn, in spring and, if necessary, in summer.
