Description
Echinacea x Sombrero® ‘Balsomenco’ Flamenco Orange Coneflower is a vibrant hybrid cultivar known for its striking fiery orange petals that radiate around a prominent, spiky brown central cone. This compact perennial offers a unique blend of heat tolerance and prolonged blooming, making it an excellent choice for sunny gardens and landscapes that demand color through summer into fall. Developed through hybridization to combine the best traits of traditional Echinacea species, the Flamenco Orange showcases exceptional disease resistance and drought tolerance, thriving in well-drained soils while attracting pollinators such as butterflies and bees. Its bold coloration and sturdy stems make it popular in both perennial borders and cut flower arrangements. Recognized for its garden performance and ornamental appeal, Echinacea x Sombrero® has been highlighted by horticultural experts and is part of a series that elevates coneflowers to new heights of color intensity and durability.