Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower

Echinacea x 'Balsomsed' PP #23,105

Pronunciation: ek-in-AY-shee-a
SKU #08684
4-9

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LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 24 to 26 in. tall, 16 to 22 in. wide.

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Description Big, bright red blooms for an easy, colorful summer border. A must-have for sunny gardens, this drought tolerant perennial 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 Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Growth Rate Moderate
Flower Attributes Flowers for Cutting, 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 Red
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Tickseed (Coreopsis); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Russian Sage (Perovskia); 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 moderate drought. Remove spent blooms to prolong flowering season. Prune back old foliage and apply fertilizer in early spring before new growth emerges.
History A Darwin Perennials Introduction.
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DescriptionBig, bright red blooms for an easy, colorful summer border. A must-have for sunny gardens, this drought tolerant perennial was bred for cold hardiness and compact form with prolific flowering over an exceptionally long season. An herbaceous perennial.
Bloom TimeLate spring through summer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsTickseed (Coreopsis); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Sedum (Sedum); Salvia (Salvia)
Care
Care InstructionsRequires well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Remove spent blooms to prolong flowering season. Prune back old foliage and apply fertilizer in early spring before new growth emerges.
History
HistoryA Darwin Perennials Introduction.

Frequently asked questions

Does Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower produce flowers?
Late spring through summer
Is Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower evergreen or deciduous?
Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower?
Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower is Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form, Benefits Birds.
Is Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
How fast does Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower grow?
Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower in my landscape?
Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower flowers?
Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower produces Red flowers.
What color is the foliage of Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower?
Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower?
Good companion plants for Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower include: Tickseed (Coreopsis); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Sedum (Sedum); Salvia (Salvia).
How do I care for Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower?
Requires well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Remove spent blooms to prolong flowering season. Prune back old foliage and apply fertilizer in early spring before new growth emerges.
What is the history of Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower?
A Darwin Perennials Introduction.

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