Combine coneflowers: Attractive partnerships in the bed

What factors should be considered when combining coneflowers?

To find pleasure in the coneflower combo, consider the following factors:

• flower color: white, orange, red or pink, more rarely yellow
• heyday: July to September
• Location Requirements: sunny, permeable and nutrient-rich soil
• growth height: 60 to 100 cm

You can attractively combine the coneflower with perennials flowering in the same colour, but you can also bring it to life with a contrast. It is advisable to plant it together with plants that bloom at a similar time.

Since the coneflower feels most comfortable in full sun in a permeable and nutrient-rich soil, its companion plants should also have the same requirements. Otherwise there could be visible disharmony in the interaction.

Depending on the variety, the purple coneflower should be either in the foreground or in the middle to the background. If it is in the background, only ground cover or Upholstery perennials stand in front of it so that it doesn't go under optically.

Combine coneflowers in the bed or in the tub

Numerous flowering perennials, which present their splendor in late summer, go well with the coneflower. Purple coneflowers can be purposefully contrasted with white, yellow or blue flowering plants. If, on the other hand, you are looking for a calm and soft overall picture, combine the coneflower with perennials flowering in the same colour. Grasses blend in perfectly in the background.

The following plants, among others, harmonize optimally in the vicinity of coneflowers:

• phlox
• Verbena
• grasses like Chinese reed, moor grass, riding grass, Pennisetum grass
• Indian nettle
• sun bride
• delphinium
• steppe sage

Combine sun hat with Indian nettle

A combination of purple echinacea and violet Indian nettle, such as the 'Vintage Wine' variety, has a balanced and peaceful effect. Both are prairie plants that prefer sunny locations on nutrient-poor soil.

Combine coneflowers with Chinese reed

The coexistence between the coneflower and the Chinese reed looks completely harmonious. While the Chinese reed is rather subtle in its color but powerful in its size, the coneflower provides a splash of color with its flowers. However, keep in mind that the Chinese reed reaches a considerable size and should therefore be in the background of the coneflower.

Combine sun hat with phlox

Late-blooming phlox are an impressive match for coneflowers. Their different inflorescences and flower shapes ensure a high-contrast play, for example in the bucket. The bucket should be at least 30 cm deep and filled with slightly sandy soil. If it then stands in full sun, the yellow, white or purple phlox will literally shine together with the coneflower.

Combine coneflowers as a bouquet in the vase

The sun hat is perfect for colorful, summery fresh bouquets that also look elegant. Combine white sun hat with white hydrangeas and violet globe thistles, so you get a truly lovely bouquet. Other summer flowers and various grasses are also suitable for enriching a bouquet with sun hats.

• hydrangeas
• globe thistles
• yarrow
• phlox
• gladioli
• Pennisetum grass