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    ECHINACEA
    ECHINACEA 'Sombrero Salsa Red'
    ECHINACEA 'Sombrero Salsa Red'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    ECHINACEA 'Sombrero Salsa Red'

    Commonly known as Coneflower

    Brilliant red, floriferous
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch
    Delivery Information
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    £14.50 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ for £12 each
    Available late spring to early summer 2026 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      Remove faded flowers to prolong blooming but leave a few seedheads for birds and winter interest
    • Pests & Diseases
      None. Prolonged wet can cause root rot
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. USA. Darwin Perennials, Illinois
    • Red
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
      Flowers to 7.5cm (3in) across
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      50cm (20in)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Herbaceous
      Well-branched, strong, bushy habit
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
      Deep, humus-rich
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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