ECHINACEA 'Sombrero Salsa Red'

Commonly known as Coneflower

Brilliant red, very hardy and floriferous
Further Reading....
  • Red
  • Height
    50cm (20in)
  • Spread
    60cm (24in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    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)
  • Full sun

ECHINACEA 'Sombrero Salsa Red'

 
Available late spring to early summer 2022 - 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.
£14.50 each 
MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £12 each
Delivery Information Available late spring to early summer 2022
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch
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  • Additional Features
    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
  • Flower Shape
    Single
    Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
    Flowers to 7.5cm (3in) across
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    Deep, humus-rich
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Butterfly friendly
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Echinacea - Growing Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection

Useful extras...

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.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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