{"product_id":"echinacea-sweet-sandia","title":"Echinacea 'Sweet Sandia' - Coneflower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Echinacea, Coneflower\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Echinacea purpurea 'Sweet Sandia'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Sandia®\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft coral-pink petals with pale yellow borders\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 to 70 cm (20 to 28 in)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 to 55 cm (18 to 22 in)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy, upright with airy and elegant silhouette\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e June to October\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, enriched with organic matter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 3 to 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent once established\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts Pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (bees and butterflies)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to Animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to dogs and cats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✂️ Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove spent flowers regularly to prolong blooming until the first frost and to stimulate continuous production of new flowers. In autumn, leave stems in place to protect the crown and provide shelter for beneficial insects; cut back to the ground in spring once new growth is visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly mulch around the base to retain moisture and gradually enrich the soil. A light application of compost in spring can support vigor. Once well-established, this variety requires very little intervention and tolerates dry conditions well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivide clumps every 3 to 4 years in spring to rejuvenate the plant and promote abundant flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FleurExcel Inc.","offers":[{"title":"1g","offer_id":49860766597424,"sku":"","price":26.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4658\/6672\/files\/ECSW-0-Echinacea-Sweet-Sandia5-tn.1702507429.jpg?v=1748650615","url":"https:\/\/fleurexcel.com\/en\/products\/echinacea-sweet-sandia","provider":"FleurExcel Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}