Thompson & Morgan Echinacea Purpurea Magnus - 25 Seeds
Inject some late-summer colour into your planting schemes with this warming Echinacea purpurea ‘Ma...Inject some late-summer colour into your planting schemes with this warming Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’ (Coneflower). Strong, upright stems each carry particularly large flowers in a toasty burnt orange hue and with a dark black centre. Busting into bloom in summer and continuing right through to autumn, this pleasing variety puts on a fantastic show which stays consistent come rain or shine. A great choice for a large cottage-style border or mingled in with soft ornamental grasses for a trendy, low-maintenance prairie look. Not only is it great in the garden, but it makes a great late-season cut flower too. Sow early spring at 20-24C (70-75F) in a good seed compost just covering the seed with compost. Keep soil damp but not wet. Do not exclude light, sealing in a polythene bag after sowing is helpful. Germination usually takes 10-21 days. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost 45cm (18in) apart in sun and ordinary well drained soil. Flowering is prolonged if the flower stalks are cut off as soon as the flowers fade. Product Specifications: Ideal For: Cottage Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Cut Flower Garden, Coastal Garden Hardiness: Hardy Position In: Full sun Height: Up to 100cm Spread: Up to 60cm Echinacea Purpurea 'Magnus' is supplied in 1 Packet of 25 Seeds. Delivered with growing and care instructions. Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' is a standout variety of Cone Flower, renowned for its striking warm, bright pink blooms. These exceptionally large flowers boast a slender elegance and formality that adds a touch of class to any floral arrangement. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, 'Magnus' exhibits robustness and vigour, with strong stems that provide excellent wind and weather resistance, ensuring long-lasting beauty in your garden. Ideal for cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, and cut flower arrangements, this hardy perennial thrives in full sun. Sow the seeds February to April to enjoy blooms from mid-summer to September, adding bursts of hardy perennial colour to your outdoor space throughout the seasons. Each packet contains approximately 25 seeds. Height up to 100cm. Spread up to 60cm.
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