Echinacea Sombrero 'Compact Red’

About

Echinacea Sombrero 'Compact Red’ is a compact coneflower variety that stands out for its intense red flowers and compact habit. It is an excellent plant for smaller gardens, flowerbeds and containers, where it provides distinctive colour and long-lasting flowering.

🌸 Flower colour:

• The flowers have an intense, deep red colour, which is one of the most characteristic elements of this variety.
• The centre of the flower is a darker, dark purple, which adds depth and contrast to the red petals.
• The colour of the flowers lasts for a long time and does not fade even in full sunlight, ensuring that the plant remains attractive throughout the season.

🌼 Flower structure:

• The flowers are single, with broad, lingual petals that point downwards to form showy radially spreading bundles.
• The centre of the flower is conical, with a dark purple colour, which creates a beautiful contrast with the red petals.
• The flowers are approximately 7-8 cm in diameter, making them noticeable and eye-catching in the garden.
• Coneflower ‘Compact Red’ blooms profusely, from June to September, attracting butterflies and bees.

🌿 Plant habit:

• The plant has a compact, clumped habit that makes it look compact and dense.
• It reaches a height of about 40-50 cm and a similar width, making it ideal for beds and perennial compositions.
• The plant is dense, well bushy, does not lodge and maintains a nice shape throughout the season.

Requirements:

Conflowers are relatively easy plants to grow. They prefer a sunny position and the soil should be well-drained, humus and moist. The plants tolerate a wide range of soil pH, but grow best in soils with a pH close to neutral. They require a moderate amount of moisture, but do not tolerate excess water.

Characteristics:

Coneflowers are distinguished by their effective appearance, making them an excellent addition to flower gardens, flowerbeds and naturalistic gardens. Their flowers attract a range of pollinating insects, including bees and butterflies, adding life to the garden. Echinacea flowers can be cut and used in bouquets, adding to their versatility in garden space design. In addition, coneflowers are known for their medicinal properties.

Usage:

Coneflowers are widely used in horticulture and medicine. In addition to their ornamental qualities, they are known for their immunostimulating and anti-inflammatory effects. Echinacea raw material (mainly flowers and leaves) is used in the production of dietary supplements, teas and ointments. In addition, echinacea is also used in herbal therapy, e.g. for the treatment of wounds and skin irritations.

Why plant coneflowers in your garden?

• Easy to grow: Coneflowers are undemanding and adapt to different soil conditions.
• They bloom for a long time: Echinacea flowers bloom from summer to autumn, allowing you to enjoy their beauty for a longer period.
• Attract insects: These plants encourage beneficial insects to visit, which supports the ecosystem in the garden.
• Health-enhancing properties: Their health properties can support the body's natural immunity.
• Aesthetics: Hedgehogs add colour and charm to the garden, bringing natural beauty to every corner.

In summary, coneflowers are not only attractive ornamental plants, but also valuable herbs that are worth planting in any garden.