Echinacea DELIGHTFUL™ ‘Sangria’
Overview
Uses: Patio containers, border edges, sunny mixed beds, pollinator gardens, small-space perennial plantings
Benefits: Exceptionally compact habit with dense stem production and double anemone-style blooms in a rich wine-red tone. Long bloom window, tidy foliage, and reliable container performance.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
Sun: Full Sun
Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial
Growth Habit: Clumping, Mounding — dense crown with upright flowering stems.
Bloom Color: Deep Red
Mature Height: 8–12 inches
Mature Width: 12 inches
Bloom Season: June to October
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
DELIGHTFUL™ ‘Sangria’ is grown for saturated, wine-toned blooms on a plant that stays deliberately compact. It delivers the presence of a traditional coneflower in a refined, small-scale form suited for containers and front-of-border placement.
Fully double, anemone-style flowers rise above tidy foliage in steady succession from early summer into fall. Strong branching and high stem density create a full, balanced mound without becoming leggy or oversized.
For gardeners who want bold perennial color in a controlled footprint, ‘Sangria’ offers long bloom performance with dependable structure year after year.
Care
DELIGHTFUL™ ‘Sangria’ Care
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil for best flowering and long-term health. Average garden soil performs well provided drainage remains consistent.
Water regularly during establishment. Once established, maintain moderate moisture and avoid prolonged saturation around the crown.
Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer in early spring to support strong perennial growth and sustained bloom production.
Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. Cut back old stems in late fall or early spring to allow fresh growth to emerge cleanly.
Container Growing Notes
When grown in containers, use a high-quality, well-draining potting mix and ensure adequate drainage holes. Container-grown plants require more frequent watering during warm weather.
Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Size
What Size is the DELIGHTFUL™ ‘Sangria’ for Sale Online?
Plants ship in nursery grow pots selected to promote strong root development and healthy establishment. Each plant is actively growing at the time of shipment. If you have specific size questions before ordering, please contact us.
How Large Does DELIGHTFUL™ ‘Sangria’ Grow?
This compact coneflower forms a low clump approximately 8–12 inches tall and about 12 inches wide, making it well suited for patio containers and the front edge of sunny perennial borders.
Additional Information
What are some common names for this plant?
Echinacea is commonly known as coneflower or purple coneflower.
Is DELIGHTFUL™ ‘Sangria’ good for pollinator gardens?
Yes. Coneflowers are valued for attracting bees and other pollinators throughout the extended bloom season. Browse additional selections in our Native Plants of North America collection.
Is this variety deer resistant?
Coneflowers are generally considered deer resistant, though no plant is completely deer-proof. In areas with heavy browsing pressure, young plants may require temporary protection. Explore more options in our Deer-Resistant Plants collection.
How does it compare to larger coneflower varieties?
Unlike taller traditional coneflowers, DELIGHTFUL™ ‘Sangria’ maintains a compact, rounded habit while still delivering abundant blooms, making it especially useful for smaller gardens and containers.
