Echinacea 'Magnus' seeds
Echinacea purpurea
Handsome long-lasting Echinacea purple blooms.
Echinacea makes for a superb sight in clumps of purple blooms growing to 90cm+ They are a real favourite for the bumblebees and butterflies and love a good drought. Easy enough to grow, echinacea seeds germinate quickly and are a long-lasting perennial. Enjoy in the garden beds or as cut flowers in the house.
Approx 60 seeds
- Pot Fans
- Pollinator-Friendly
- Cut Flowers
- Hardy Perennial
Echinacea 'Magnus' produces tall, purple-pink daisy-like flowers reaching over 90cm. This hardy perennial thrives in UK gardens, tolerating drought and attracting bees and butterflies. Sow seeds easily and enjoy blooms from the second year, ideal for beds or cut flower displays.
Delivered within 2-5 working days via our standard delivery
Standard Delivery
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Express Delivery
You can also send this item the next day, just place the order before 11 am and we'll get it sent out the same day to arrive the following day.
Gifting
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Echinacea 'Magnus' produces tall, purple-pink daisy-like flowers reaching over 90cm. This hardy perennial thrives in UK gardens, tolerating drought and attracting bees and butterflies. Sow seeds easily and enjoy blooms from the second year, ideal for beds or cut flower displays.
Delivered within 2-5 working days via our standard delivery
Standard Delivery
For standard delivery, we’ll work with our delivery partners to ensure you receive your delivery within 2-5 working days.
Express Delivery
You can also send this item the next day, just place the order before 11 am and we'll get it sent out the same day to arrive the following day.
Gifting
Want to send this as a gift? We can include a handwritten note, just add what you'd like to write at checkout.
If you’re worried about your delivery or have any other questions please get in touch at [email protected] and one of our team will come back to you as soon as we can.
For more information on our shipping services, have a look at our FAQs.
Grow in Your Garden
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How to Grow
Start Echinacea 'Magnus' seeds indoors or sow outside after frost. They prefer full sun and well-drained soil. Germination is quick and plants will flower from the second year.
Sowing
Sow on the surface and press into moist soil. Echinacea seeds need light to germinate, so leave uncovered on a warm sunny windowsill.
About Echinacea 'Magnus'
Perfect for garden beds, pots, cut flowers, and supporting pollinators.
- Pot Fans
- Pollinator-Friendly
- Cut Flowers
- Hardy Perennial
History of Echinacea 'Magnus'
The name Echinacea derives from the Greek word 'echinos', meaning hedgehog, inspired by the spiky seed heads. Native Americans valued Echinacea coneflowers for their healing properties. 'Magnus' is a robust variety prized for its vibrant colour and long flowering season.
| Other Names | Purple coneflower, black samson, hedgehog coneflower, purple daisy, eastern purple and coneflower |
|---|---|
| Pet/Baby Safe | Non-toxic |
FAQs
Sow seeds indoors in early spring or directly outside after frost. Keep soil moist and in a sunny spot. Germination takes 10-20 days.
Yes, Echinacea 'Magnus' is a perennial that will return year after year.
Flowers are best cut when fully open, usually from the second year onwards.