Echinacea Sombrero Mandarin Mambo — a vibrant sun in your flowerbeds

A burst of bright color for a dazzling summer. Echinacea Sombrero Mandarin Mambo is a compact and vigorous perennial, whose large, mandarin orange flowers, with wide petals surrounding a dark brown center, immediately catch the eye.

Key Features

• Type: Ornamental perennial
• Common name: Coneflower
• Series: Sombrero
• Height: 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in)
• Width: 35 to 45 cm (14 to 18 in)
• Bloom time: June to September (or longer depending on climate)
• Flowers: Mandarin orange, large, daisy-shaped with a central brown cone
• Foliage: Dark green, lanceolate
• Habit: Compact, upright, bushy
• Exposure: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile, tolerates dry soils
• Hardiness: Excellent down to -30 °C (-22 °F)

Benefits and Uses

Ideal for perennial beds and colorful borders, it also integrates perfectly into pollinator gardens or wildflower meadows. Its abundant and long-lasting bloom, from early summer until the first frosts, makes it an essential plant for dynamic and easy-care gardens.

• In pots or containers on sunny terraces and balconies to enjoy a bright summer effortlessly
• Perfect for fresh bouquets thanks to its sturdy stems and vase life
• Attracts butterflies and pollinators, supporting local biodiversity

Cultivation and Care Tips

• Extended bloom: Remove faded flowers to stimulate new growth
• Watering: Water moderately, especially during establishment
• Rejuvenate the clump: Division possible every 3-4 years

Why choose Mandarin Mambo

With its vibrant color and compact habit, Mandarin Mambo stands out as a reliable choice for lovers of dazzling and easy-to-care-for blooms. Its radiant summer and robust nature make it a centerpiece for gardens that want to combine beauty, simplicity, and biodiversity.