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Echinacea Purpurea 'Magnus' – Botanical Beauty for Every Garden

Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' is a celebrated perennial known for its bold, daisy-like flowers and robust performance. Native to North America and part of the Asteraceae family, this variety features striking pink-purple petals carried horizontally around a prominent orange cone, creating an eye-catching display from mid to late summer.

• Flowering Period: July to September – enjoy a long season of colour.
• Mature Height: Typically reaches 80–100cm (32–40in), forming sturdy clumps ideal for borders.
• Growth Habit: Upright, with strong stems that resist wind and weather.
• Wildlife Friendly: Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Position: Prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade.
• Soil: Grows best in well-drained, moderately fertile soil; tolerates neutral to slightly acidic pH.
• Watering: Water regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature.
• Hardiness: Hardy in UK gardens (USDA zones 3–8).
• Maintenance: Deadhead faded blooms to prolong flowering. Cut back stems in late autumn or early spring for healthy regrowth.
• Fertiliser: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring for vigorous growth.

Design & Companion Planting Ideas

• Borders & Prairie Schemes: Pair with ornamental grasses, Rudbeckia, or Salvia for naturalistic plantings.
• Cottage Gardens: Combine with Lavender and Coreopsis for colourful, pollinator-rich displays.
• Cut Flowers: Echinacea 'Magnus' makes excellent cut flowers for indoor arrangements.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus'?
  The best time to plant is in spring or early autumn when the soil is moist and workable.
• How fast does Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' grow?
  This perennial establishes quickly in its first year and reaches mature height by its second growing season.
• What type of soil does it prefer?
  Echinacea thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soils with neutral to slightly acidic pH levels.