coneflower [Magic Box]

Grow in fertile, humus rich, well drained soil in full sun. Surface sow onto moist but well drained seed compost and lightly cover with vermiculite. Maintain at a temperature of 20-24C. Germination can be slow and irregular, cold stratify if germination does not occur. Transplant into pots when seedlings are large enough to handle. Take care when propagating by divison or root cuttings as they resent a lot of disturbance

Deadhead to extend flowering

Propagate by seed, division in Spring or Autumn or by root cuttings from late Autumn to early Winter

Generally pest-free

Generally disease-free