This impressive herbaceous perennial produces large, vivid rosy-pink to purple-pink flowers with prominent dark orange-brown central cones. The petals are held in a distinctive horizontal to slightly downward-facing position, creating an open, daisy-like appearance that makes this variety particularly striking in the summer garden. A superb choice for sunny borders, cottage gardens, wildlife-friendly planting schemes and naturalistic planting, 'Magnus' combines excellent ornamental value with strong wildlife appeal.
Plant Details
Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus'
Common Name: Purple Coneflower
Plant Type: Hardy herbaceous perennial
Flower Colour: Rosy pink to purple-pink
Flower Centre: Prominent orange-brown cone
Flowering Period: Summer into early autumn
Position: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Growth Habit: Upright and clump-forming
Wildlife Value: Excellent for bees and butterflies
Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, naturalistic planting and containers
This impressive herbaceous perennial produces large, vivid rosy-pink to purple-pink flowers with prominent dark orange-brown central cones. The petals are held in a distinctive horizontal to slightly downward-facing position, creating an open, daisy-like appearance that makes this variety particularly striking in the summer garden. A superb choice for sunny borders, cottage gardens, wildlife-friendly planting schemes and naturalistic planting, 'Magnus' combines excellent ornamental value with strong wildlife appeal.
Plant Details
Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus'
Common Name: Purple Coneflower
Plant Type: Hardy herbaceous perennial
Flower Colour: Rosy pink to purple-pink
Flower Centre: Prominent orange-brown cone
Flowering Period: Summer into early autumn
Position: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Growth Habit: Upright and clump-forming
Wildlife Value: Excellent for bees and butterflies
Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, naturalistic planting and containers
