coneflower

Coneflower (Echinacea 'Julia') thrives best when watered well and regularly. In general, water about 1" per week, either from rainfall or with supplemental irrigation. However, during very hot weather, water more frequently as needed to keep the soil lightly moist. When irrigating, it's important to use a soaker hose or drip irrigation system to avoid over-watering and fungal diseases. In general, wait until the surface of the soil begins to dry out before providing more water. Always avoid wetting the foliage while watering, as this can help prevent fungal diseases.

Coneflower (Echinacea 'Julia') thrives in full sun, which means it needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. Morning or late afternoon sun is generally best, as the direct midday sun can be too intense. This particular variety of Coneflower is fairly heat tolerant, and will generally thrive in temperatures up to 85°F (29°C). It is important to note, however, that Coneflower does not do well if it is consistently exposed to temperatures over 95°F (35°C).

Pruning of Coneflower (Echinacea ‘Julia’) depends on a variety of factors such as the time of year, the overall health and size of the plant, and your desired results. Generally, pruning should be done in the early spring when the plant is just starting to emerge from dormancy. This should be done after the threat of frost has passed. Pruning should only be done if necessary, as coneflowers don’t need to be heavily pruned. When pruning, it is important to remove any dead or diseased foliage first. After dead and damaged foliage has been removed, you can cut the stems back to where they begin to branch off. This will help to improve air circulation around the plant and reduce overcrowding from too much foliage. In addition, removing old blooms will help to encourage more flowers to bloom. Coneface should not be pruned until after flowering as pruning before flowering may reduce or eliminate any blooms.