Close-up of Echinacea ‘Magnus’ purple coneflower bloom with raised orange cone, pollinator-friendly perennial
Echinacea ‘Magnus’ seed packet showing purple coneflower variety Echinacea purpurea, a hardy perennial for UK gardens
Bee feeding on Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’ flower, highlighting pollinator-friendly purple coneflower plant
Back of Echinacea ‘Magnus’ seed packet with sowing information for growing echinacea from seed in the UK
Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’ plant in flower, showing tall purple coneflowers growing in a sunny UK garden border
Back of Echinacea ‘Magnus’ seed packet with sowing information for growing echinacea from seed in the UK
Clump of Echinacea ‘Magnus’ purple coneflowers grown from seed, ideal perennial for cut flowers and wildlife gardens

Echinacea 'Magnus' seeds

Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea ‘Magnus’ produces bold purple coneflower blooms on strong stems reaching 90cm+. A hardy, drought-tolerant perennial, it’s easy to grow from seed, loved by pollinators, and ideal for borders or cut flowers.

Approx 60 seeds

  • Pot Fans
  • Pollinator-Friendly
  • Cut Flowers
  • Hardy Perennial

Echinacea 'Magnus' seeds – Quick Growing Guide

Echinacea 'Magnus' seeds can be sown from March to September, either directly outdoors or in pots. They prefer full sun and well-drained soil. Regular watering is needed, especially during dry spells. Expect flowering from mid-summer to early autumn, ideal for vibrant garden displays and attracting pollinators.

How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Echinacea 'Magnus' seeds

  • Sow:March–September, direct or in pots
  • Germination:7–14 days
  • Grow:Full sun, well-drained soil
  • Water:Keep soil moist but not waterlogged
  • Harvest:Flowers bloom mid-summer to early autumn
  • Best for:Beds, borders, pollinator gardens

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