Kiepenkerl Coneflower "Roter Leuchtstern"

This robust, perennial not only looks delightful in cottage gardens, but also attracts admiring looks with its bright flowers in borders. It also looks gorgeous as cut flowers and is a valuable food source for various beneficial insects.

Tips:

• Light germinator - do not cover the seeds with soil, just press them down lightly
• Pick out seedlings individually into pots; transplant in summer
• Deadhead regularly to prolong the flowering period
• Wait until spring to cut back because in winter the plants serve as a food source food for birds and add a decorative touch to the garden
• For cut flowers, cut the flowers when fully open