Echinacea Sombrero 'Salsa Red’

About

Echinacea Sombrero 'Salsa Red’ is a unique Coneflower variety that attracts attention with its intense, carmine-red colour and compact, decorative habit. It is perfect for beds, naturalistic gardens and container growing.

🌸 Flower colour:

• The flowers are a deep, juicy red colour with a slight carmine tinge.
• Central cone - distinctive, orange-brown, contrasts with the petals.
• The colour is long-lasting and does not fade when exposed to the sun, maintaining saturation throughout the flowering period.

🌼 Flower structure:

• Single flowers of the classic type, with lingual petals and a characteristic convex centre.
• The petals are symmetrical, slightly drooping, well set on the stem.
• The flowers are approximately 8-10 cm in diameter, large and long-lasting.
• Flowering begins in June and continues until September.

🌿 Plant habit:

• Compact, compact habit - plant height approximately 45-50 cm.
• Forms dense, branching clumps with numerous flower stems.
• 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.