Sombrero Granada Gold Coneflower

Sombrero Granada Gold Coneflower (Echinacea 'Sombrero Granada Gold')

Sombrero Granada Gold Coneflower (Echinacea 'Sombrero Granada Gold') is a compact, heavy blooming coneflower selected for saturated golden yellow daisies on sturdy, well branched plants. From early summer into fall, it delivers bold, sunfast color and clean foliage in sunny borders, cottage beds, and patio containers.

Distinctive Features

Broad, uniform golden petals surround a warm copper cone for high contrast that reads across the garden. Flowers hold color in heat and sun, stems resist flopping in wind and rain, and continuous bud set sustains a months long display. Highly attractive to bees and butterflies; spent cones provide natural winter seed for birds.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for best flowering and compact habit; light afternoon shade in very hot climates is acceptable.
• Soil: Well drained garden soil; adapts to loam, sandy, or lightly rocky sites.
• Water: Moderate; water to establish, then allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9.
• Mature Size: Typically 18 to 24 inches tall and 16 to 22 inches wide.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Luminous gold blooms brighten mixed borders and entry beds.
• Pollinator Gardens: Nectar rich daisies support bees and butterflies.
• Cut Flowers: Long, sturdy stems and durable petals for bouquets.
• Containers: Compact, upright habit suits patio pots and balcony planters.
• Mass Plantings: Plant in drifts for a summer long ribbon of color.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Deep, infrequent watering once established; avoid chronic wetness.
• Deadheading: Remove spent blooms to extend flowering; leave some cones for birds in fall.
• Fertilizing: Light spring feeding with slow release fertilizer or compost.
• Staking: Not required; naturally sturdy stems.
• Cleanup: Cut back in late fall or early spring to refresh growth.

Why Choose Sombrero Granada Gold Coneflower?

• Radiant Gold Color: Saturated petals hold up in sun and heat.
• Extended Bloom: Flowers for months with minimal care.
• Landscape Tough: Heat and drought tolerant once established.
• Wildlife Friendly: Excellent nectar source and winter seed for birds.
• Compact and Uniform: Reliable size and branching for tidy plantings and containers.

Echinacea 'Sombrero Granada Gold' combines luminous color, sturdy garden performance, and easy care, delivering a long lasting, pollinator friendly highlight for sunny landscapes and patio planters.