A bright and contrasting mix of bright pink petals and a dark orange central cone, the Magnus will certainly stand out and liven up dull spots in the garden. Hardy Coneflowers that bloom from mid-summer until first frost and return year after year. Flowering from July to September, they will stand between 50cm to 1 meter tall. Each bloom has a central cone and horizontal petals, which makes these great as long-lasting cut flowers too. Also known by their Latin name of Echinacea, these classic, daisy-like hardy perennials are much suited to a traditional cottage-garden style setting, yet equally at home in drift plantings and gravel beds too, or just massed together in pots. Supplied as 3 x established planta in 9cm pots, ready to plant out.
An outstanding selection of the 'Cone Flower', distinguished by the warm bright colour of its exceptionally large flowers. The slender elegance and formality of its petals give it a style that will add class to larger flower arrangements. In the border it is no less valuable on account of its robust strong stems and general vigour which give 'Magnusgood wind and weather resistance. Flower in their first season from an early sowing. Flowers mid summer to winter. Height 1m (36 inches)
Loved for its free standing habit and large, daisy-like blooms, Echinacea 'Magnus' is a compact variety of Cone Flower, perfect for growing at the front of borders amongst other perennials. Particularly attractive to bees and butterflies, the fiery-red, cone shaped centres of the flowers are surrounded by attractive pink, daisy-shaped petals. The seed heads look particularly attractive in winter and the seeds provide food for birds, so no part of this plant is left to waste. Ideal for use as cut flowers, with a flowering period from July right through summer. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12).