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Sombrero® Baja Burgundy Coneflower
Echinacea x 'Balsombabur' PP #28,162
Pronunciation: ek-i-NAY-see-a
SKU #41574
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 18 to 20 in. tall, 22 to 24 in. wide.
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| Description | Big, rich burgundy blooms covering mounding green foliage on upright stems will add drama to a relaxed, colorful summer border. A must-have for sunny borders and cutting gardens, this selection was bred for cold hardiness and compact form with prolific flowering over an exceptionally long season. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring through summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Tickseed (Coreopsis); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Catmint (Nepeta); Sedum (Sedum); Salvia (Salvia) |
| Care Instructions | Requires well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Remove spent blooms to prolong flowering season. Prune back old foliage and apply fertilizer in early spring before new growth emerges. |
Details
| Description | Big, rich burgundy blooms covering mounding green foliage on upright stems will add drama to a relaxed, colorful summer border. A must-have for sunny borders and cutting gardens, this selection was bred for cold hardiness and compact form with prolific flowering over an exceptionally long season. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late spring through summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Tickseed (Coreopsis); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Catmint (Nepeta); Sedum (Sedum); Salvia (Salvia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Requires well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Remove spent blooms to prolong flowering season. Prune back old foliage and apply fertilizer in early spring before new growth emerges. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.