Sombrero Poco Hot Coral Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea 'Sombrero Poco Hot Coral'
SKU: TL-echinasompoco-1
USDA Zone:
4 to 9
Watering Needs:
Let dry between waterings
Sun Needs:
Full sun
Not all coneflowers play it safe—‘Sombrero Poco Hot Coral’ is a compact firecracker, bursting with intense coral-orange blooms that practically glow in the sunlight. From early summer through fall, this beauty pumps out flower after flower, standing strong on sturdy, well-branched stems that never flop. At just 14-16 inches tall and wide, it’s the perfect fit for containers, borders, and small gardens, delivering the big color of traditional coneflowers in a neat, manageable size. And while pollinators can’t stay away, deer and rabbits don’t give it a second glance. Heat, drought, and poor soil? ‘Poco Hot Coral’ handles it all.
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Size : Quart$18.99
Average Landscape Size:
Height - 16 in. - 24 in. , Width - 12 in. - 18 in.
Flowering Season:
June to Frost
Landscape Use:
Border, Container, Cutting Garden, Wildlife Garden
Special Features:
Bird Friendly, Compact Form, Easy Care, Fast Growing, Waterwise
| Size | Quart |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Flower Color | Coral-Orange |
Watering Needs:
Let dry between waterings
- Light: Thrives in full sun (6+ hours daily); tolerates light shade but blooms best in bright conditions.
- Soil: Prefers average, well-drained soil; adapts to clay, rocky, or sandy conditions.
- Watering:
- New Plants: Keep soil evenly moist until established.
- Established Plants: Water moderately; drought-tolerant but benefits from deep watering in dry spells.
- Fertilization: Not needed for strong growth, but a light feeding in early spring can encourage lush blooms.
- Maintenance:
- Deadhead spent flowers to extend blooming.
- Cut back in late fall or early spring for a fresh new season.
- Divide every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
- Pest & Disease Resistance:
- Highly resistant to pests and diseases.
- Foliage stays clean with good air circulation.
- Hardiness: Thrives in USDA zones 4-9—handles winter like a champ.
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