Echinacea purp. 'Magnus' (Coneflower) — Clump forming

Overview

Echinacea purp. 'Magnus' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Echinacea, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Echinacea purp. 'Magnus' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, prairie planting, wildflower meadow, wildlife gardens, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.

About

Echinacea purp. 'Magnus' is a clump-forming member of the Asteraceae with a long flowering season from July to October. It has deciduous foliage and suits full sun on well-drained chalk, loam or sandy soils across acid to alkaline pH. Hardy to H5, it tolerates exposed or sheltered sites on east, south or west aspects and is used in borders, meadows, wildlife areas and containers.

About the genus

Echinacea is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family. It has ten species, which are commonly called coneflowers. They are native only in eastern and central North America, where they grow in wet to dry prairies and open wooded areas.

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In the garden

Echinacea purp. 'Magnus' is a clump-forming coneflower in the daisy family that reliably flowers from July to October. The plant carries deciduous leaves and produces a succession of bloom through late summer into autumn, providing structure and seasonal colour over several months. Grow it in a sunny spot with free-draining soil; it will take chalk, loam or sand and copes with acid, neutral or alkaline pH provided the soil does not remain waterlogged. Sitings on east-, south- or west-facing aspects are all appropriate, and the cultivar tolerates both sheltered and exposed positions. H5 hardiness means it is hardy in most UK gardens through typical winters. Use Echinacea purp. 'Magnus' where you want lasting summer-to-autumn flowers: group in mixed flower borders, plant into prairie-style schemes or wildflower meadows, or keep in large patio containers for a sunny terrace. It also works in wildlife gardens and as a source of cut flowers. The extended bloom period from July to October makes it particularly useful for late-season colour and cutting stems for arrangements.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Echinacea

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Echinacea purp. 'Magnus' size, habit and characteristics

Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Prairie planting, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Echinacea purp. 'Magnus'

Propagation: Division in Spring or Autumn, Root cuttings from late Autumn to early Winter, Seed in Spring
Pest resistance: Generally pest-free
Disease resistance: Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Echinacea purp. 'Magnus'?

Echinacea purp. 'Magnus' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Echinacea purp. 'Magnus' need?

Echinacea purp. 'Magnus' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.

Is Echinacea purp. 'Magnus' hardy in the UK?

Echinacea purp. 'Magnus' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.

How do I propagate Echinacea purp. 'Magnus'?

Division in Spring or Autumn, Root cuttings from late Autumn to early Winter, Seed in Spring.

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