Echinacea 'Sombrero Special White Purple' (Coneflower)

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Echinacea ‘Sombrero Special White Purple’ (Coneflower)

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Plant information

Plant Description

Echinacea Sombrero ‘Special White Purple’ is a distinctive variety featuring white flowers with purple centres, adding an intriguing touch to your garden. A true magnet for bees and butterflies, this variety enriches your garden’s biodiversity and is known to resist attraction from deer. Furthermore, rabbits do not find it appealing. Ideal for pots or sunny borders, ‘Special White Purple’ contributes a vibrant and low-maintenance element to various garden settings. Its unique features make it a standout addition to your outdoor space.

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🌿 How to Care for Echinacea ‘Sombrero Special White Purple’ (Coneflower)

How much sun do Echinacea ‘Sombrero Special White Purple’ (Coneflower) need?

Echinacea ‘Sombrero Special White Purple’ (Coneflower) thrives in full sun—around six hours a day. While it can tolerate light shade, you’ll get the best flowering in bright, open spots.

What type of soil is best for Echinacea ‘Sombrero Special White Purple’ (Coneflower)?

Echinacea ‘Sombrero Special White Purple’ (Coneflower) prefers well-drained soil, ideally sandy or chalky. Rich or heavy soils can cause the plant to flop and reduce flower production.

How often should I water Echinacea ‘Sombrero Special White Purple’ (Coneflower)?

Water well during the first growing season to help it establish. Once settled, Echinacea ‘Sombrero Special White Purple’ (Coneflower) is drought-tolerant and rarely needs extra water unless it’s extremely dry.

Do i need to feed Echinacea ‘Sombrero Special White Purple’ (Coneflower)?

Echinacea ‘Sombrero Special White Purple’ (Coneflower) doesn’t require much at all. In fact, too much fertiliser—especially nitrogen—can lead to more leaves and fewer flowers. A light feed in spring is plenty, if needed.

Should I deadhead or cut back Echinacea ‘Sombrero Special White Purple’ (Coneflower)?

Yes—regularly remove faded flowers from Echinacea ‘Sombrero Special White Purple’ (Coneflower) to encourage more blooms and stop self-seeding. You can cut the plant back in autumn or early spring to tidy it up and boost new growth.

When should I divide or propagate Echinacea ‘Sombrero Special White Purple’ (Coneflower)?

Divide Echinacea ‘Sombrero Special White Purple’ (Coneflower) into clumps every 3 to 5 years in spring or autumn to keep them healthy and vigorous. You can also take soft cuttings in spring.

Are Echinacea ‘Sombrero Special White Purple’ (Coneflower) drought-hardy?

Yes, Echinacea ‘Sombrero Special White Purple’ (Coneflower)is drought handy. Once it’s established, it copes brilliantly in dry conditions, making it perfect for sunny borders and gravel gardens.

What pests or diseases affect Echinacea ‘Sombrero Special White Purple’ (Coneflower)?

Echinacea ‘Sombrero Special White Purple’ (Coneflower) is generally low-maintenance, but it can occasionally suffer from aphids or powdery mildew—especially in humid or overcrowded spots. Good airflow and spacing usually prevent problems.

Echinacea ‘Sombrero Special White Purple’ (Coneflower)

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