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ECHINACEA 'Sombrero Adobe Orange'
Commonly known as Coneflower
Orange ray florets around an orange-brown central cone
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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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. Darwin Perennials -
Orange
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petalsFlowers to 7.5cm (3in) across
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
45-50cm (18-20in) -
Spread
45-60cm (18-24in) -
HerbaceousEarly 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
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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
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilDeep, humus-rich
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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