Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower

Echinacea x 'Balsomanita' PP #30,138

Pronunciation: ek-i-NAY-see-a
SKU #42954
4-9

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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 Vibrant scarlet-red blooms on upright burgundy-red stems top this sturdy, compact plant. A fuss-free, cheerful choice for a sunny, easy-care low summer border. Drought tolerant and hardy, with prolific flowering over an exceptionally long season. An herbaceous perennial.
Bloom Time Late spring through late summer
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Growth Rate Fast
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 Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Tickseed (Coreopsis)
Care Instructions Provide fertile, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish root system; tolerates mild drought, once established. Clip spent blooms to prolong flowering. Prune old foliage and feed in early spring.
History A Darwin Perennials Introduction, Sombrero® Sangrita is an Echinacea purpurea hybrid. Sangrita is noted for its vibrant color, exceptional winter hardiness, compact form, and excellent branching.
Lore The genus Echinacea comes from the Greek word echinos, meaning hedgehog or sea urchin, which refers to the prickly, spiky central cone of the flower.
Details
DescriptionVibrant scarlet-red blooms on upright burgundy-red stems top this sturdy, compact plant. A fuss-free, cheerful choice for a sunny, easy-care low summer border. Drought tolerant and hardy, with prolific flowering over an exceptionally long season. An herbaceous perennial.
Bloom TimeLate spring through late summer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Growth RateFast
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 PlantsShasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Tickseed (Coreopsis)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide fertile, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish root system; tolerates mild drought, once established. Clip spent blooms to prolong flowering. Prune old foliage and feed in early spring.
History
HistoryA Darwin Perennials Introduction, Sombrero® Sangrita is an Echinacea purpurea hybrid. Sangrita is noted for its vibrant color, exceptional winter hardiness, compact form, and excellent branching.
LoreThe genus Echinacea comes from the Greek word echinos, meaning hedgehog or sea urchin, which refers to the prickly, spiky central cone of the flower.

Frequently asked questions

Does Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower produce flowers?
Late spring through late summer
Is Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower evergreen or deciduous?
Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower?
Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower is Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form.
Is Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
How fast does Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower grow?
Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower in my landscape?
Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower flowers?
Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower produces Red flowers.
What color is the foliage of Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower?
Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower?
Good companion plants for Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower include: Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Tickseed (Coreopsis).
How do I care for Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower?
Provide fertile, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish root system; tolerates mild drought, once established. Clip spent blooms to prolong flowering. Prune old foliage and feed in early spring.
What is the history of Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower?
A Darwin Perennials Introduction, Sombrero® Sangrita is an Echinacea purpurea hybrid. Sangrita is noted for its vibrant color, exceptional winter hardiness, compact form, and excellent branching.

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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.