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Coneflower Echinacea 'Sombrero® Fiesta Orange' PP33170
Coneflower Echinacea 'Sombrero Fiesta Orange'
 
Highly floriferous series is naturally well-branched and compact, exceptional winter hardiness and excellent landscape performance, blooms all summer and is drought tolerant.

Brilliant deep orange, downward-arching ray flowers and large, deep-orange cones.
  • Long lasting flowers with ornamental seed heads
  • Attracts birds
  • Great for summer and fall interest

Blooms late spring, late summer

Deer resistant, attracts songbirds and butterflies, cut flower, winter hardy

Homeowner Planting and Maintenance Tips:

Plant in moist to dry well-drained soil in full sun but drought tolerant once established.

Uses: massed, garden flower, cut flowers
Morning sun, afternoon shade
Height: 24" - 26"
Spread: 16" - 22"
Growability: easy

 

Description
 

ECHINACEA

Common Name: Coneflower

Echinacea (Coneflower) have always been a mainstay in the sunny perennial garden. Their popularity has skyrocketed in recent years due to intensive breeding programs that have produced fantastic new colors and introduced double and semi-double forms. They tolerate a wide range of conditions, including heat and drought. Plant in full sun, in average soil. Attractive cone heads add winter interest and are good for dried arrangements.

Plant: Center in pot and plant crown at or just below the soil surface. If planting plugs, make sure plug trays have been watered prior to transplanting. This will ensure quick and even root penetration into the surrounding new soil. If plugs are root bound, loosen the roots in the lower third of the plug prior to transplanting.

Grow: Grow in full sun at 55 - 60F minimum night temperatures. After growth appears, fertilize with 200 ppm Nitrogen every 7-10 days. Too much fertilizer can lead to root and crown rot.


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