First-Year-Flowering Scheduling Tool

Echinacea Sombrero^®

North: grown outdoor flowering window weeks 23-36

South: grown outdoor flowering window weeks 18-40

Variety Details

Spring-early summer programs *
Week color desired
URC stick week
Liner ready week
Liner transplant week

* Long day/night interruption lighting is required before week 20 finish. Discontinue lighting after uniform flower bud initiation

* Crops planted after week 26 will finish slower in the North

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Echinacea Sombrero® Fiesta Orange

Echinacea Sombrero® Rosada

Echinacea Sombrero® Summer Solstice

Echinacea Sombrero® Tango Tangerine

Echinacea Sombrero® Tres Amigos

Echinacea Sombrero® Granada Gold

Echinacea Sombrero® Lemon Yellow

Echinacea Sombrero® Sangrita

Echinacea Sombrero® Baja Burgundy

Echinacea Sombrero® Blanco

Echinacea Sombrero® Adobe Orange

Echinacea Sombrero® Flamenco Orange

Echinacea Sombrero® Salsa Red

Suggested Container Size.
Container:	2.5 qt (1 ppp)

Propagation Guide
Media EC/pH:	EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
Soil Temperature:	72-78°F (21-24°C)
Rooting Hormone:	None
Mist:	Low; prefers high humidity to mist
Fertilization:	50 ppm N starting at Day 7
Pinching:	Not necessary.
Transplanting:	Liner transplant week
Comments:	Please refer to our complete Tissue Culture Echinacea guide at DarwinPerennials.com for detailed rooting information.

Finishing Guide
Media pH:	5.8-6.2
Temperature:	60 to 68°F (16 to 20°C)
Light Level (fc):	5,000 to 8,000
Vernalization:	No
Daylength:	long day obligate
Watering:	Moderate
Fertilization:	Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 175 ppm N.
Pinch After Transplant:	Only to remove premature flower buds.
Plant Growth Regulators:	Not recommended. 300 ppm Configure 2 weeks after transplant when greenhouse grown will reduce overall plant height.
Pests and Fungal Diseases:	Not particularly sensitive. Use well-drained media.