Sombrero® Baja Burgundy will add a bold accent to sunny gardens with its vibrant, deep violet-red blossoms. The beautiful flower color is without equal among coneflowers and is perfect for cut flowers. After being trialed over three tough winters, the AAS Judges noted this standout’s hardiness, sturdy branching, and floriferous blooming habit. Birds and pollinators certainly flock to this deer-resistant beauty making it a dual-purpose plant. Gardeners will enjoy prolific blooms from mid-summer until the first frost. Also one of the top 6 echinacea best for pollinators in the Mt. Cuba Echinacea research study.
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Available in plant form only.Plant in a sunny garden location. Fertilize in spring and summer, once per month during actively growing conditions. Remove old foliage after freezing weather in the fall.
- “Flower color beautiful. A garden visitors favorite year after year!”
- “The deep reddish-burgundy flower color was a standout and the plants were consistently full and compact.”
- “Flowers and seed heads can be used in floral arrangements- cones can be dried and used for fall decorations.”
- “The plants were covered with flowers through out the season.”
- “Very attractive and had unique deep rose coloured flowers.”
Pat –
Beautiful deep color
Jeni, Eden Park, Cincinnati, OH –
Nice, shorter growing habit and vibrant flower color makes this echinacea a fantastic addition to the garden.