Hot Coral Coneflower

SOMBRERO® Hot Coral, now grouped by its breeder with the compact Sombrero Poco™ coneflowers, is an upright hybrid with vivid coral-orange flowers and dark central cones. The exact cultivar is ‘Balsomcor’ (PP23,097); [Ball Seed](https://info.ballseed.com/PlantInfo?phid=024109036015537) confirms its current identity and compact measurements, and [Gertens Wholesale](https://www.gertenswholesale.com/products/echinacea-sombrero-hot-coral--1-13165.html) describes its coral-orange flowers and dark cones. ## Garden use Plant Hot Coral near the front of a sunny border, in a container, or where its bright flowers can be cut for summer arrangements. Its flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators. ## Growing conditions Provide full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. The Sombrero Poco™ series is listed for USDA zones 4b–9b and flowers from late spring into late summer. Give the compact clump room to develop without crowding. ## Maintenance Remove faded flowers to keep the plant tidy and extend the display. Leave selected seed heads after flowering for birds and winter interest.