AT A GLANCE
The red coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) starts sprouting in April, while the yellow coneflower (Rudbeckia) usually sprouts in mid-April. Delays can be caused by cold, shade, lack of nutrients or drought.
When does the coneflower begin to sprout?
Normally the purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) drifts in April out of. At first he grows very slowly and others Perennials already planted were able to achieve a clear lead. By mid-May, the purple coneflower has grown about 10 cm high.
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When does the yellow coneflower sprout?
The Yellow Coneflower, also known as Rudbeckia, drifts towards the middle April out of. The budding can be delayed if the temperatures are still too low. When Rudbeckia finally sprout, you know that the time is perfect, for example sunflowers and hydrangeas to plant.
What can delay the budding of the coneflower?
Multiple Factors can delay the sprouting of Echinacea and Rudbeckia. If it is too cool or if the plant is too shady, it usually takes two to three weeks longer to sprout.
Furthermore, a lack of nutrients can have a negative effect on the budding. Therefore, make sure that the coneflower is in a substrate that is rich in nutrients.
Drought can also mean that the coneflower does not want to sprout. Not only does it need well-drained soil, it also needs plenty of water for the start of the season.
Is it advisable to cut back the coneflower when it is sprouting?
The coneflower should be in the shoot not be cut back. The pruning, however, should be done in early spring or in autumn. If you cut the old plant parts of the coneflower with a radical cut down to the ground, there is a risk that you will damage the fresh shoots.
What is the danger of coneflower sprouting?
In budding there is a risk that snails attack the coneflower. They love the fresh shoots and like to eat them off. This weakens the coneflower and delays budding. It is therefore advisable to regularly check the freshly sprouting coneflower if you have already had bad experiences with snail damage and to clean it if necessary. on slug pellets(€19.00 at Amazon*) or resort to other.
Can the echinacea not sprout due to frost damage?
As a rule, a sun hat takes place in the bed no damage by frost in winter. However, if the coneflower is left unprotected in the bucket outdoors, there is a risk that its roots will dry up due to frozen soil. Such specimens should therefore be provided with winter protection.
Tip
Cut off the tips of the shoots shortly after they have sprouted
Shortly after Rudbeckia has sprouted, it is advisable to cut off the shoot tips. As a result, the plant grows bushier and ultimately has several flower buds.
