coneflower

Watering frequency and amount will depend on the weather. During the summer, water your Echinacea 'Adam Saul' CRAZY PINK plants about once a week, supplying 1 to 2 inches of water to the soil. If there has been no precipitation for the week, water thoroughly. Check the soil moisture by touching the surface with your fingers or a trowel. If the soil feels dry, then it is time to water. During the winter months, water your Echinacea 'Adam Saul' CRAZY PINK plant only when the soil is very dry. Typically, once every 2 weeks should suffice. When you do water, supply enough so that the soil is slightly moist.

The Coneflower (Echinacea 'Adam Saul' CRAZY PINK) requires a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight a day, but will benefit from receiving up to 8 hours in ideal conditions. It does best in the morning or early afternoon, when the sun is not as intense as it is in the late afternoon. Morning sun promotes the best flower production and helps the flowers last longer. When grown in partial shade, the flowers will be fewer and smaller. Coneflowers are tolerant of a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay, but prefer soils with good drainage.

Hardiness zone 4-8.

Coneflower (Echinacea 'Adam Saul' CRAZY PINK) should be pruned back in late winter or early spring, typically 1 to 2 weeks before the last frost. Pruning should be done before new growth emerges on the plant. The goal should be to remove approximately 1-third of the stems back to a height of 4 – 6 inches, but no shorter. This will help to promote bushy browns and increase the size of the flowers. Deadhead (remove spent flowers) over the course of the growing season for continuous bloom. Pruning can also help with air circulation and light penetration, which can reduce the chance of fungus or disease developing.

Division, Root Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation