ECHINACEA sombrero Salsa Red is a vibrant and compact perennial plant that thrives in the Irish climate. It features intense, deep-red daisy-like flowers with a prominent cone-shaped center, adding a pop of color to any garden.

Height/Spread: This variety typically reaches a height of about 40-50 cm (16-20 inches) and has a spread of around 30-40 cm (12-16 inches).

Position: Echinacea sombrero Salsa Red prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil, making it suitable for both borders and containers. It can tolerate some light shade but will bloom best in full sun.

Soil: It grows well in average to fertile soil, with a preference for soil that is slightly acidic to neutral. Well-drained soil is essential to prevent waterlogging and promote healthy root growth.

Flowering Season: This Echinacea variety blooms from mid-summer through early fall, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies to your garden.

Uses: Echinacea sombrero Salsa Red is cherished for its ornamental value, making it an excellent choice for adding color to flower beds, borders, and container gardens. It also serves as a valuable addition to pollinator gardens, supporting the local ecosystem. Additionally, some people use the roots and aerial parts of Echinacea plants for their potential medicinal properties, although further research is needed to establish its efficacy.