Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' is a classic purple coneflower, known for its large, flat, purple-pink flowers with a bold orange-brown central cone. It is a reliable, long-flowering perennial for sunny borders.
- Pack: 24 young plants in 11cm pots, about 15-25cm tall as supplied
- Flowers: large purple-pink blooms from summer into autumn
- Foliage: rough, mid-green leaves on sturdy upright stems
- Light: full sun
- Use: borders, prairie-style planting and cut flowers; popular with bees and butterflies
Plant in spring or early autumn in well-drained soil in a sunny position, grouping plants in threes or fives for impact. Water during dry spells in the first year. Leave the seed heads standing over winter, then cut back in early spring.
Supplied as young plants in growing pots, shipped directly from our partner growers. Plants are living products, so size and shape can vary slightly from the photo.
At a Glance
- Type: outdoor garden plant
- Pack: 24 plants
- Height: approx. 15-25 cm as supplied
- Pot: Ø11 cm nursery pot
- Light: full sun
- Delivery: free delivery across Ireland and 24 more EU countries (5–8 working days), covered by our healthy-arrival guarantee
- Sun or shade
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Height
- 0.5-1 m
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 m
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Flowers
- Summer, Autumn
- Time to maturity
- 2-5 years
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid to alkaline
- Aspect
- South, West, East
- Hardiness (RHS)
- H5 (to about -10 °C)
Sources:
Ranges come from the RHS Plant Finder and PFAF. They show what each plant tolerates; local conditions vary.
Free delivery, always — on every order across Ireland and the EU 🌿
Typical Delivery Times
Ireland and all EU destinations — 5–8 working days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.
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