ECHINACEA purpurea 'Magnus'
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ECHINACEA purpurea 'Magnus'
Commonly known as Coneflower
Reddish-pink with brown cone.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Cut back stems as flowers fade to encourage further production -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free. Prolonged wet can cause root rot -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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BorderSuitable for a shrub or mixed border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
80cm (32in) -
Spread
45cm (18in) -
HerbaceousVigorous perennial coneflower with narrowly oval, rich green leaves and daisy-like flower heads to 10cm (4in) across with broad, overlapping, horizontal ray florets
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soilDeep. Humus-rich
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size80cm (32in)
45cm (18in)
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Echinacea - Growing Guide