Sombrero Poco™ Red Coneflower

Light Needs

Full Sun

(6+ Hours Direct Sun)

Mature Height

12-15 Inches

Mature Spread

12-15 Inches

Growing Zones

4 to 9

Echinacea x hybrida ‘Balsompred’ delivers deep red petals wrapped around a dark central cone, all on a dense 14–16 inch plant that holds its shape without flopping. It spreads about 14–16 inches wide, forming a uniform mound that looks deliberate in borders and polished in containers. Many red coneflowers stretch and open up by midsummer, but this selection remains tight and heavily branched. The result is a concentrated burst of color that doesn’t overwhelm smaller spaces. 

Part of the Sombrero Poco™ line, Sombrero Poco™ Red Coneflower was bred for strong winter hardiness and reliable first-year flowering in Zones 4b–9b. Butterflies and bees flock to the nectar-rich blooms through early and late summer, while deer typically leave it alone. Once established, it handles heat and brief dry periods with resilience. It’s equally effective massed in sunny borders or featured as a thriller in patio containers. We like using it where you want bold impact near the front of a bed without blocking what’s behind it.

Sombrero Poco™ Red Coneflower Care

Plant in full sun for the richest color and strongest stems. Choose soil that drains quickly after rain and falls within a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5. Set the crown level with the surrounding grade and press soil firmly around the roots. Provide steady moisture during the first growing season to encourage deep rooting, then water only when the soil becomes notably dry. Fertilizer is rarely necessary; if growth appears weak, apply a light, balanced feed in spring.

Remove spent flowers individually to promote additional buds along the stems. In autumn, leave a few seedheads for winter texture before cutting plants back to the base in early spring. Avoid heavy mulch directly over the crown. Divide mature clumps every few years if vigor declines.

Sombrero Poco™ Red Coneflower Spacing

Allow 16–18 inches between plants so each clump can branch fully. In containers, select a pot at least 12 inches across for a single plant, or larger for mixed designs. Pair with ornamental millet, coreopsis, and blanket flower for a sun-loving planting that layers red with warm seasonal tones.

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Compare flower color, mature size, bloom characteristics, and the traits that distinguish each Sombrero® Coneflower.

Variety	Flowers	Mature Size	Bloom Notes	Why Choose It
Sombrero Poco™ White Coneflower	Crisp white with golden cone	14–16" H × 14–16" W	Summer	Dwarf white selection for pots and border edges
Sombrero Poco™ Red Coneflower	Deep red	14–16" H × 14–16" W	Summer	Dense dwarf habit with deep red flowers
Sombrero Poco™ Yellow Coneflower	Yellow	14–16" H × 16–18" W	Summer to fall	Dwarf yellow selection with good color retention
Sombrero Poco™ Hot Coral Coneflower	Hot coral pink	14–16" H × 18–20" W	Summer to fall	Coral color on a low, container-friendly plant
Sombrero® Mandarin Mambo Coneflower	Mandarin orange	18–24" H × 18–22" W	Summer to fall	Rich mandarin-orange flower color
Sombrero® Fuchsia Fandango Coneflower	Fuchsia pink	18–24" H × 18–24" W	Summer to fall	Bold pink option in the Sombrero® palette
Sombrero® Fiesta Orange Coneflower	Deep orange	18–22" H × 22–24" W	June to September	Single and semi-double flowers can appear together
Sombrero® Summer Solstice Coneflower	White and yellow with orange cone	22–24" H × 22–24" W	Summer	Unusual white-and-yellow flower pattern
Sombrero® Tango Tangerine® Coneflower	Coral-salmon orange	18–20" H × 22–24" W	Late spring to summer	Softer coral-orange tone
Sombrero® Rosada Coneflower	Rose pink	18–22" H × 22–24" W	Summer	Deep pink flowers with dark stems
Sombrero® Baja Burgundy Coneflower	Burgundy	18–22" H × 22–24" W	Summer	All-America Selections award winner
Sombrero® Tres Amigos Coneflower	Peachy coral to rose to burgundy	18–20" H × 22–24" W	Summer to early fall	Three flower colors can appear at once
Sombrero® Sangrita Coneflower	Orange aging to warm red	18–22" H × 22–24" W	Summer to early fall	Warm color shift with dark flower stems
Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower	Orange-red	24–26" H × 16–22" W	Early to late summer	Taller, narrower red selection
Sombrero® Lemon Yellow Coneflower	Lemon yellow	18–22" H × 22–24" W	Summer to early fall	Wide overlapping petals in a softer yellow
Sombrero® Granada Gold Coneflower	Deep golden yellow	18–22" H × 22–24" W	Summer to early fall	UGA Classic City Award winner
Sombrero® Flamenco Orange Coneflower	Coral orange	18–20" H × 22–24" W	Summer to early fall	Compact orange choice for mass planting
Sombrero® Blanco Coneflower	White	22–24" H × 18–20" W	Summer to early fall	Taller white selection with a narrow footprint
Sombrero® Adobe Orange Coneflower	Deep orange	18–20" H × 18–20" W	Summer to early fall	Compact, earthy orange selection

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