Echinacea Purpurea Magnus, commonly known as Coneflower is a bushy, deciduous perennial with low growing oval shaped, dark green leaves. In July to September it produces these stunning upright stems of deep pink flower heads with orange centres. A fantastic looking perennial that is also a butterfly and bee magnet, attracting these regularly to the garden.
Often planted in flower beds and borders and suited for wildlife gardens, can be grown in containers.
Echinacea Purpurea Magnus care
The Echinacea Purpurea Magnus thrives in a sunny location, with well drained soils. Generally disease and pest free and minimal pruning makes this perennial a great garden plant. In autumn time it is advisable to cut the flower stems hard to the stems, in spring and autumn then look to lift and divide any congested colonies.
This Echinacea makes a great garden plant that copes well in most conditions and a wildlife magnet… what more could you want in Britain!
