Mexican Hat Coneflower Seeds | 300 Seeds

1️⃣ How to Grow Mexican Hat Coneflower

• Seed Selection & Timing: Use fresh seeds for best germination. Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost, or directly outdoors in spring after the last frost has passed.

• Sowing: Fill seed trays or small pots with well-draining seed-starting mix. Sprinkle seeds on the soil surface and press lightly, but do not cover, as they need light to germinate.

• Germination Conditions: Keep soil moist but not soggy, at 18–24°C (65–75°F). Seeds usually germinate in 10–20 days.

• Transplanting: When seedlings have 2–3 true leaves and outdoor conditions are safe, harden off for 5–7 days. Plant in garden beds or containers 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) apart, in full sun with well-draining soil.

• Soil & Sun: Mexican Hat Coneflower prefers sandy or loamy soil with good drainage and full sun for best flowering.

2️⃣ How to Care for Mexican Hat Coneflower

• Watering: Once established, it is drought-tolerant. Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry between waterings.

• Fertilizing: Light feeding with a balanced fertilizer in spring is enough; excessive fertilizer can reduce flower production.

• Deadheading: Remove spent flowers to encourage continued blooming, but you can also leave some to self-seed for the next season.

• Pests & Diseases: Mexican Hat Coneflower is generally pest- and disease-resistant. Watch for slugs or powdery mildew in overly wet conditions.

• Maintenance: Being a perennial in warmer zones or short-lived annual in cooler zones, it requires minimal care once established and will often self-seed.

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