Watering, fertilizing, overwintering and more

Water the sun hat properly

In order for your coneflower to bloom long and profusely, you should water it regularly during the flowering period, at least when it is not raining. Waterlogging, on the other hand, must be avoided at all costs. Occasional drought is not a problem for the coneflower, but it may lead to less flowering.

How is coneflower properly fertilized?

Since coneflower prefers nutrient-rich soil, it should be fertilized outdoors at least once a year in spring. However, it is better to fertilize in spring and autumn. Use organic fertilizer for this, such as well-rotted compost or Horn shavings.(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) You can provide potted plants with liquid fertilizer. Your sun hat deserves an extra gift during flowering.

Diseases and pests in the coneflower

Check your coneflower regularly for pests and diseases, then you can react quickly in an emergency and at least prevent the infection of neighboring plants impede. Tan

leaves can be the sign of small leaves. Dispose of the infected parts of the plant.

Powdery mildew manifests itself as a white coating on the leaves and flowers and occurs mainly in summer. Spraying the shrub with a mixture of nine parts water and one part whey or milk is said to be helpful for this fungal disease. Heavily infested parts of the plant should be disposed of; an insecticide may then be recommended.

Sun hat in winter

Sun hat is hardy and does not require any special care during the winter outdoors. Frost protection is only required for potted plants so that the roots do not freeze to death. To do this, wrap the planter with an old blanket or with bubble wrap. Alternatively overwinter These plants in the greenhouse.