• Single
  • Perennial
  • Zones 4–9
  • Coral
  • Single

Sombrero Hot Coral

Balsomcor · Sombrero Poco Hot Coral

Perennial single coneflower in coral and orange, blooming in midsummer, late summer, and fall. Very large single coneflower with overlapping orange-red to coral petals around a large brown cone. USDA zones 4–9.

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A Sombrero Hot Coral coneflower flower up close on the plant
A Sombrero Hot Coral coneflower flower up close on the plant

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Sombrero Hot Coral coneflower plants in bloom in a garden
Sombrero Hot Coral coneflower plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Single Single
Colors
  • Coral
  • Orange
Blooms
Midsummer, Late summer, Fall
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
22–24 in (55–60 cm) Spread: 16–22 in (40–55 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 4–9 Perennial
Planted as
Plant
Botanical name
Echinacea hybrid

In the garden

  • Butterflies
  • Hummingbirds
  • Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Sombrero series coneflower, cultivar 'Balsomcor', US Plant Patent PP23097; also sold as Sombrero Poco Hot Coral.

Sources

Where to buy

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  • American MeadowsLive plant

    Plant - 3" Pot

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    $16.99Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Garden Goods DirectLive plant

    1 Gallon Pot

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    $42.95Checked Oct 14, 2026

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All photos

  • A Sombrero Hot Coral coneflower flower up close on the plant
    A Sombrero Hot Coral coneflower flower up close on the plant
  • Sombrero Hot Coral coneflower plants in bloom in a garden
    Sombrero Hot Coral coneflower plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Sombrero Hot Coral hardy in my zone?

Sombrero Hot Coral survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 4 to 9. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Sombrero Hot Coral need full sun?

Sombrero Hot Coral grows in full sun.

When does Sombrero Hot Coral bloom?

Sombrero Hot Coral blooms in midsummer, late summer, and fall.

Is Sombrero Hot Coral good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Sombrero Hot Coral as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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