{"product_id":"sombrero-salsa-red-coneflower","title":"Better Versions? Sombrero? Salsa Red Coneflower Plant - Echinacea","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBetter Versions® Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower (Echinacea)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransform your garden with this stunning red coneflower that lives up to its festive name. The Sombrero® Salsa Red variety features oversized crimson petals surrounding a distinctive chocolate-brown spiky center, creating eye-catching blooms that command attention from spring through late summer. When you buy this coneflower online, you're investing in a hardy, compact performer that delivers abundant flowers the same year you plant it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis improved coneflower works beautifully in borders, foundation plantings, containers, and mass groupings where its uniform, branching habit creates a polished, intentional look. Its moderate size makes it ideal for smaller landscapes and tight spaces, while its nectar-rich flowers attract butterflies and bees, bringing pollinator activity to any sunny garden bed. Pair it with other Sombrero varieties for a coordinated, professional appearance throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 18–24 inches\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 18–24 inches\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eSun: Full sun to partial shade (4–8 hours daily)\u003cbr\u003eWater: Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-drained, fertile\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 3–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Homeowners Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Blooms arrive the same season you plant—no lengthy waiting for color\u003cbr\u003e• Exceptionally hardy with superior cold tolerance and heat resilience\u003cbr\u003e• Produces prolific, long-lasting flowers perfect for cutting and arrangements\u003cbr\u003e• Compact, sturdy growth habit stays tidy without sprawling or overgrowing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect a sunny location with well-drained soil and dig a planting hole twice as wide as the root ball but equally deep. Water thoroughly after planting and apply a 3-inch mulch layer to suppress weeds. For container growing, choose a pot about twice the size of the shipped container and fill with quality potting soil. Water when the soil feels dry 3 inches down, and provide weekly moisture during the growing season. Once established, this coneflower tolerates dry conditions beautifully while thriving in both extreme heat and cold snaps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45814245818554,"sku":"30741","price":200.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3520\/4026\/files\/sombrero-salsa-red-coneflower.jpg?v=1777509608","url":"https:\/\/floridaplantnursery.com\/products\/sombrero-salsa-red-coneflower","provider":"Florida Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}