.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Sombrero Mandarin Mambo' Coneflower Echinacea x purpurea 'Sombrero Mandarin Mambo' Description A durable perennial featuring vibrant orange-red flowers with prominent cone-shaped centers, attracting pollinators and providing long-lasting color in summer. Suggested Uses Ideal for borders, pollinator gardens, and container plantings to add vibrant color and attract butterflies and bees. Plant Details Botanical Name: Sombrero Mandarin Mambo' Coneflower Echinacea x purpurea 'Sombrero Mandarin Mambo' Common Name: Sombrero Mandarin Mambo' Coneflower Size & Growth: Typically reaches 2-3 feet in height with a spreading habit. Hardiness Zones: 4-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous, lance-shaped leaves Bloom Time: Summer to early Fall Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full Sun Attracts Pollinators: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds Indoor Friendly: Not suitable for indoor growing Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic but observe caution if pet has allergies Fragrant: Mildly fragrant Cut Flower: Excellent for floral arrangements Grows Well With: Ornamental grasses, coneflowers, and coreopsis Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-draining soil in full sun, spacing 18-24 inches apart. Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Soil Type: Loamy or sandy soil with good drainage. Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity. Pruning Instructions: Deadhead faded flowers to encourage prolonged blooming. Winter Care: Apply mulch in colder zones; cut back in early spring. Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the container, approximately 1-2 inches deep. Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in spring and early summer. Special Care: Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. This item is available for preorder and is expected to ship after July 2026. Orders placed now reserve inventory and will be fulfilled once the plant becomes available.
