Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Coneflowers are the plant of the moment, and for excellent reasons. They are extremely low maintenance while providing shelter and food for many native and local wildlife species in the home garden. Sombrero® Fiesta Orange Coneflower retains all of the best traditional aspects of coneflowers with several improvements. This coneflower's sturdy, compact size makes it perfect for adding to the garden (without extra staking) or planting in a container. The rich orange flowers last through the summer and provide nectar late in the season for native pollinators.
Sombrero® Fiesta Orange is a perfect companion for other cottage garden plants such as Russian sage, coreopsis, shasta daisy, and salvia. There is no need to protect coneflowers from deer or rabbits; neither one is a pest for this tough grower. Diseases are few for this herbaceous perennial. The Sombrero® series was bred to be more freely branching and compact, giving them better air circulation and less susceptibility to mildew and fungal disease. Coneflowers make a drought-tolerant plant for xeric gardens and wildflower meadows.
Sombrero® Fiesta Orange Coneflower Care
Plant coneflowers in a full sun spot that has good drainage. Heavy clay will be acceptable if it is amended with compost to improve drainage. Coneflowers have low water needs after they become established. Ensure these plants receive one inch of water a week for the first year. Fertilizing is rarely needed for most coneflowers, although hybrid cultivars will benefit from the added boost. Apply a granular, balanced fertilizer early in the spring. Alternatively, organic compost can be spread around the root zone, providing the right level of nutrition for one growing season.
Deadheading is not necessary to keep Sombrero® Coneflowers blooming. The heavily branching stems produce flowers from June to September. Allowing the spent flowers to ripen into seedheads adds another layer of interest to the fall and winter garden. Non-migrating birds and other wildlife will happily feed on the seeds all winter. Clean up the spent top growth in the early spring to make room for the new season's growth. Dividing the plants every 3-4 years helps to keep them growing vigorously. They should be divided in early spring or late summer, and watered in well to help settle the roots.
Sombrero® Fiesta Orange Coneflower Spacing
Fiesta Orange grows to a mature height of 18-22 inches and a spread of 22-24 inches. Place each plant 20 inches apart to provide quick soil coverage.
Compare Sombrero® Coneflowers
Compare flower color, mature size, bloom characteristics, and the traits that distinguish each Sombrero® Coneflower.
| Variety | Flowers | Mature Size | Bloom Notes | Why Choose It |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crisp white with golden cone | 14–16" H × 14–16" W | Summer | Dwarf white selection for pots and border edges | |
| Deep red | 14–16" H × 14–16" W | Summer | Dense dwarf habit with deep red flowers | |
| Yellow | 14–16" H × 16–18" W | Summer to fall | Dwarf yellow selection with good color retention | |
| Hot coral pink | 14–16" H × 18–20" W | Summer to fall | Coral color on a low, container-friendly plant | |
| Mandarin orange | 18–24" H × 18–22" W | Summer to fall | Rich mandarin-orange flower color | |
| Fuchsia pink | 18–24" H × 18–24" W | Summer to fall | Bold pink option in the Sombrero® palette | |
| Deep orange | 18–22" H × 22–24" W | June to September | Single and semi-double flowers can appear together | |
| White and yellow with orange cone | 22–24" H × 22–24" W | Summer | Unusual white-and-yellow flower pattern | |
| Coral-salmon orange | 18–20" H × 22–24" W | Late spring to summer | Softer coral-orange tone | |
| Rose pink | 18–22" H × 22–24" W | Summer | Deep pink flowers with dark stems | |
| Burgundy | 18–22" H × 22–24" W | Summer | All-America Selections award winner | |
| Peachy coral to rose to burgundy | 18–20" H × 22–24" W | Summer to early fall | Three flower colors can appear at once | |
| Orange aging to warm red | 18–22" H × 22–24" W | Summer to early fall | Warm color shift with dark flower stems | |
| Orange-red | 24–26" H × 16–22" W | Early to late summer | Taller, narrower red selection | |
| Lemon yellow | 18–22" H × 22–24" W | Summer to early fall | Wide overlapping petals in a softer yellow | |
| Deep golden yellow | 18–22" H × 22–24" W | Summer to early fall | UGA Classic City Award winner | |
| Coral orange | 18–20" H × 22–24" W | Summer to early fall | Compact orange choice for mass planting | |
| White | 22–24" H × 18–20" W | Summer to early fall | Taller white selection with a narrow footprint | |
| Deep orange | 18–20" H × 18–20" W | Summer to early fall | Compact, earthy orange selection |
Sombrero® Fiesta Orange Coneflower Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 1-2 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 1-2 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded, Upright
- Water Needs
- Dry
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Orange
- Flower Description
- Orange
- Bloom Time
- Summer to Fall
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Herbaceous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Sombrero® Fiesta Orange Coneflower
- Also Known As
- Fiesta Orange Coneflower
- Botanical Name
- Echinacea SOMBRERO Fiesta Orange
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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