A little guide from A to Z.

The best soil and the ideal location

He prefers to stand Sun hat in a sunny and warm place. This applies to both genera, the yellow and red coneflowers. If possible, the Location Also be sheltered from the wind, which is what the high-growing varieties benefit from. Without a windbreak, give these perennials a support so that they don't tip over so quickly.

The soil should be nutrient-rich and well-drained for your coneflower. You can cover the nutritional requirements quite easily by adding organic fertilizers in spring and autumn. Well-rotted compost or Horn shavings.(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) When planting in the tub, make sure there is a good drainage layer made of old potsherds or coarse gravel. This prevents waterlogging and excess irrigation water flows off easily.

The ideal planting time

Ideally, plant new ones Perennials already in autumn, then they have enough time to grow before winter. After winter they sprout quickly and produce plenty of flowers. But also the planting in spring is possible without any problems if you plan your garden from scratch.

The increase

Coneflower can be made relatively easily by dividing the roots, by cuttings and also by sowingmultiply. Older and vigorous plants should be divided from time to time to maintain the flowering power. The new perennials are also ideal as gifts for gardening enthusiasts.

Sun hat as a snail scare

Sun hat is not only very decorative but also useful. Because he defends Snails away. Take advantage of this property and plant Echinacea or Rudbeckia around your vegetable patch. Not only the sun hat is spared from the snails, but also its neighbors.

The essentials in brief:

• sunny and warm
• as sheltered from the wind as possible
• nutrient-rich and well-drained soil
• Avoid waterlogging
• ideal for repelling snails in the kitchen garden

Tips & Tricks

Are you looking for a natural repellant for snails? They avoid the coneflower, it also protects its neighbors from damage caused by eating.