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.
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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