{"product_id":"echinacea-sombrero-vintage-hot-red-2-litre-pot","title":"Echinacea Sombrero Vintage Hot Red 2 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"192aen2\" data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"373\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eEchinacea ‘Sombrero Vintage Hot Red’ – Bold Crimson Coneflower for Months of Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eEchinacea ‘Sombrero Vintage Hot Red’ is a striking compact coneflower that produces an abundance of rich crimson-red flowers with prominent dark orange-brown central cones from early summer until the first frosts. Part of the award-winning Sombrero Series, it combines exceptional flower power with a tidy, well-branched habit, making it an excellent choice for gardens of all sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eThe intense red blooms retain their colour exceptionally well, creating a dramatic display against the deep green foliage. Held on strong upright stems, the flowers remain neat and upright without the need for staking, making them ideal for borders, patio containers, and cut flower arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eHighly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects, ‘Sombrero Vintage Hot Red’ brings valuable wildlife into the garden throughout the flowering season. As autumn approaches, the distinctive seed heads continue to provide architectural interest and become a valuable food source for birds if left in place over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003eIts naturally compact habit makes it perfect for the front or middle of sunny borders, while its long flowering season ensures reliable colour from midsummer well into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003eThriving in full sun, this hardy perennial prefers fertile, well-drained soil and becomes drought tolerant once established. Easy to grow and low maintenance, it returns year after year with increasing vigour and flower production.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eBold, vibrant, and exceptionally floriferous, Echinacea ‘Sombrero Vintage Hot Red’ is an outstanding choice for adding rich colour, wildlife appeal, and long-lasting interest to the summer garden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003e \u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1m1v50\" data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003eSeasonal Beauty \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch3 data-section-id=\"kgb7rr\" data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003eSpring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003eFresh green shoots emerge, forming compact leafy clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 data-section-id=\"nsdb2v\" data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003eSummer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003eLarge crimson-red flowers appear continuously above sturdy stems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 data-section-id=\"lxfr74\" data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003eAutumn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003eFlowering continues while attractive seed heads develop.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1scsrhx\" data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003eWinter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2382\"\u003eSeed heads provide architectural interest and food for birds before new growth begins in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2387\"\u003e \u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1pjtazl\" data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003eWhy Grow Echinacea 'Sombrero Vintage Hot Red'?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2710\"\u003e✔ Rich crimson-red flowers with dark orange cones\u003cbr data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003e✔ Flowers from early summer until autumn\u003cbr data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003e✔ Compact, tidy growth habit\u003cbr data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2570\"\u003e✔ Excellent for bees, butterflies, and birds\u003cbr data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2617\"\u003e✔ Strong stems that rarely require staking\u003cbr data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003e✔ Ideal for borders, containers, and cut flowers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2715\"\u003e \u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rtzfbh\" data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2863\"\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"5xcgx4\" data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2752\"\u003eSunny borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"5fn1fz\" data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2770\"\u003eCottage gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"cu5kg1\" data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2795\"\u003ePrairie-style planting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"1mhji8q\" data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2823\"\u003eWildlife-friendly gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"1ijvzgf\" data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2842\"\u003ePatio containers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"1b6m4n\" data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2863\"\u003eCut flower gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2868\"\u003e \u003ch2 data-section-id=\"tv5n4b\" data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"2898\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2898\"\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2923\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2913\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"2934\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"3009\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"2978\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy throughout the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3097\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3024\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3241\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead to encourage repeat flowering or leave seed heads for winter interest and wildlife. Cut back old growth in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3261\"\u003eUltimate Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"3276\" data-end=\"3287\"\u003e45–60cm\u003c\/strong\u003e tall and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3308\"\u003e40–50cm\u003c\/strong\u003e wide.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"3316\" data-end=\"3319\"\u003e \u003ch2 data-section-id=\"czrjq\" data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3344\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3344\"\u003eLooks Great With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"3346\" data-end=\"3478\"\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"1slz1ma\" data-start=\"3346\" data-end=\"3366\"\u003eSalvia ‘Caradonna’\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"1k18mxs\" data-start=\"3367\" data-end=\"3390\"\u003eRudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"14wpztj\" data-start=\"3391\" data-end=\"3422\"\u003eCalamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"1ch7mro\" data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3447\"\u003ePerovskia ‘Blue Spire’\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"62fv6i\" data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3469\"\u003eVerbena bonariensis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"1t0dlqb\" data-start=\"3470\" data-end=\"3478\"\u003eNepeta\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"3480\" data-end=\"3717\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eEchinacea ‘Sombrero Vintage Hot Red’ delivers bold, long-lasting colour, outstanding pollinator appeal, and reliable garden performance, making it one of the finest compact coneflowers for sunny borders and contemporary planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56849723228486,"sku":"172824","price":11.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7948\/8326\/files\/d1f7f87e-4ef8-4644-9b6c-22ef206349b1.jpg?v=1782398681","url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/echinacea-sombrero-vintage-hot-red-2-litre-pot","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}