Echinacea Sombrero Rosada
Echinacea Sombrero 'Rosada' photo Proven Winners
Coneflower

Sombrero® Rosada is a vibrant rose pink coloured flower with a dark eye. It is fairly compact in size, standing 45-56 cms. The dark green foliage forms a nice mound.  When the flowers are forming, sturdy dark purple stems emerge with the flower buds waiting to open.

  • Height: 45-56 cm (18-22 in)
  • Spread: 56-61 cm (22-24 in)
  • Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-8
  • Sun or Shade: minimum 5 hours of direct sun
  • Bloom Time: mid to late summer
  • Leaf Colour: green
  • Bloom Colour: pink
  • Nature Attraction: bees and butterflies

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Coneflowers are the ideal perennial for hot sunny sites. Plant them in shade and they will flop and produce very few flowers. Loamy, well drained soil in a slightly elevated bed is ideal to produce the best bloom and winter hardiness. Heavy soils can lead to winter rot. Dead head regularly to prolong bloom. Leave the last seed heads to stand for winter food for finches and other birds.

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