How to Plant Coneflowers
- 1). Find a suitable location in your landscape to plant your coneflowers. Because they grow 2 to 3 feet tall, they look best when planted in the middle or to the back of gardening beds to avoid blocking shorter plants. Coneflowers grow best in full sun to partial shade in well-draining soil between 6 and 8 pH.
- 2). Clear the area of any large tree roots and remove stones and gravel. Dig and loosen the soil to a depth of 4 inches.
- 3). Add 3 inches of organic compost into the loosened soil and mix until incorporated.
- 4). Remove the coneflower from the pot and gently loosen the root ball without breaking the roots. Dig a hole slightly wider and deeper than the root ball. Place the plant in the hole and backfill with loose soil. Press firmly around the stem to secure the plant. Apply mulch in a 1-inch layer around each plant.
- 5). Apply the 12-6-6 slow-release fertilizer, mixing according to the package instructions. Water thoroughly. Continue watering every other day or when the soil surface appears dry.