Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’ - The magnificent coneflower for bright colours in the garden
Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’, also known as ‘Magnus’ coneflower, is an impressive perennial that enriches any garden with its bright purple-red flowers and striking, dark orange flower centre. Its abundant flowering, long flowering period and robustness make it a valuable addition to herbaceous borders, natural gardens and prairie plantings.
Bright flowers as a magnet for bees and butterflies
From July to September, the coneflower ‘Magnus’ presents itself with radiant, intensely coloured flowers that form a striking contrast to the dark flower centres. Its flowers are not only visually eye-catching, but also a valuable source of food for bees, bumblebees and butterflies. The large, cupped flower heads provide wonderful colour accents and look particularly impressive in group plantings.
Perfect planting partners for harmonious combinations
Thanks to its upright growth habit and bright colours, Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’ is ideal for combining with other perennials. It looks particularly attractive next to yellow-flowering plants such as Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’ (coneflower) or Coreopsis verticillata (girl's eye), which bring out its colour even more intensely. Grasses such as Panicum virgatum (switchgrass) or Miscanthus sinensis (Chinese reed) also ensure a natural, harmonious garden design.
Location and soil - sun and well-drained soil for optimum flowering
Coneflower ‘Magnus’ loves sunny locations with well-drained, humus-rich soil. A position in full sun ensures the strongest flower colour and abundant flowering. The soil should not be too moist, as the plant does not tolerate waterlogging well. It is also suitable for drier locations and is generally very adaptable.
Hardy and easy to care for - an uncomplicated perennial for every garden
Echinacea ‘Magnus’ is completely hardy and requires no special protection in the cold months. In autumn, the perennial can either be cut back or left standing - the dried inflorescences provide a beautiful structure in winter and are an additional source of food for birds. Pruning in spring promotes vigorous new growth.
Versatile use - from perennial beds to container planting
Whether as an eye-catcher in perennial beds, in natural and prairie gardens or even as a bee-friendly container plant on the patio - the ‘Magnus’ coneflower impresses with its versatility. It is ideal for naturalistic plantings and brings a lively, colourful dynamic to the garden when combined with other flowering perennials.
A colour and insect magnet for the summer garden
With its intense flower colour, long flowering period and great attraction for bees and butterflies, Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’ is a perfect choice for anyone who wants to create a lively and colourful garden. Its easy-care nature and robustness make it a favourite perennial for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. Be inspired by the splendour of its flowers and enjoy the summer with this wonderful coneflower!
We recommend 4 - 5 plants per square metre of soil.
Our plants are grown in pots and can therefore be planted all year round.
