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Echinacea Sombrero Poco™ Hot Coral
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“Sombrero Poco Hot Coral is the perfect example of big color in a small package. It’s compact enough for any garden or container, yet it still delivers those bold coral blooms that make Echinacea so iconic. Heat, drought, deer—it handles it all and keeps flowering. If you want instant cheer that comes back every summer, this one’s a winner.”
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Echinacea Sombrero Poco™ Hot Coral – Compact Coral-Pink Coneflower for Pollinator Gardens
Bright, bold, and built for small spaces.
Add a splash of tropical color to your garden with Echinacea Sombrero Poco™ Hot Coral, a compact coneflower that lights up sunny borders with coral-pink petals and golden orange centers. Part of the renowned Sombrero Poco series, this dwarf perennial brings the same toughness and bloom power as larger Echinaceas—just in a smaller, perfectly proportioned form.
Compact in size, big on color.
Reaching only 14–18 inches tall and wide, Sombrero Poco Hot Coral is ideal for containers, front borders, and small gardens where you want maximum bloom in minimum space. The flowers appear in early summer and continue well into fall, providing months of vivid color. Its sturdy stems hold blooms upright without flopping, even during heavy rain or summer heat.
Pollinator magnet and drought champion.
The Hot Coral Echinacea is more than a pretty face—it’s also a powerhouse for pollinators. Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds flock to its nectar-rich flowers, while deer and rabbits tend to stay away. Once established, this variety is highly drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun with little care, making it one of the most reliable perennials for long-lasting summer color.
Low-maintenance and long-lived.
Perfect for modern landscapes, Echinacea Sombrero Poco Hot Coral delivers bold impact without demanding attention. Its compact size, long bloom season, and incredible durability make it a top choice for gardeners who want easy beauty that lasts year after year.
| Hardiness Zone: | 4-9 |
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| Mature Height: | 14 to 18 Inches |
| Mature Width: | 14 to 18 Inches |
| Sunlight: | Full sun |
| Water Requirements: | Average |
| Selling Points: | Native, long blooming, butterflies and pollinators, songbirds, fragrant |
How to Care for Echinacea Sombrero Poco™ Hot Coral
Echinacea Sombrero Poco Hot Coral Care Guide
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How should I plant Echinacea Sombrero Poco Hot Coral?
Plant your Echinacea in a full-sun location with well-draining soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just deep enough so the crown is level with the soil surface. Backfill with soil, press gently, and water thoroughly. Once planted, keep the soil moist but not soggy for the first few weeks. Echinacea doesn’t like “wet feet,” so avoid over-watering. Adding mulch helps retain moisture and reduce weeds during establishment.
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How often should I water Echinacea Sombrero Poco Hot Coral?
Water newly planted Echinacea once or twice weekly for the first month to help roots establish. Once mature, Sombrero Poco Hot Coral is drought-tolerant and only needs supplemental watering during long dry spells. Allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings. Established plants are extremely resilient, making them perfect for low-maintenance gardens in hot, sunny areas.
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How do I fertilize Echinacea Sombrero Poco Hot Coral Coneflower?
Feed your Hot Coral Echinacea once in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer or compost. Too much fertilizer, especially nitrogen, can reduce flower production and make stems leggy. This variety thrives in average soil, so heavy feeding isn’t necessary. Regular top-dressing with compost will keep your plants blooming vigorously year after year.
How and when should I prune or deadhead Sombrero Poco Hot Coral?
Remove faded blooms throughout the summer to encourage repeat flowering. Deadheading also keeps the plant looking tidy. In fall, you can either leave the seed heads for winter interest (and to feed birds) or cut the stems back to about 3 inches. Fresh growth will emerge again in spring.
