Echinacea 'Magnus Superior'

Echinacea 'Magnus Superior': A Refined Classic with Elevated Colour and Form

An evolution of a garden legend, Echinacea 'Magnus Superior' offers even more vivid colour and stronger stems than its renowned predecessor. Broad, deep rose-pink petals radiate horizontally from a bold, coppery-orange cone, forming a commanding bloom that stands tall in the summer border. With improved uniformity, vigour, and flower substance, this cultivar blooms from midsummer into early autumn, attracting pollinators and attention alike with timeless prairie beauty and modern garden performance.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 90–100 cm
• Spread: 45–60 cm, forming a sturdy, upright clump
• Flower Colour: Intense rose-pink petals with a prominent orange cone
• Flowering Period: Midsummer to early autumn
• Foliage: Deep green, lance-shaped leaves with a coarse, upright habit
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Average to dry, well-drained soil; tolerant of drought once established

Uses and Benefits: Magnus Superior brings bold, refined colour to borders, prairie-style gardens, pollinator plantings, and cut flower beds. Its strong stems make it ideal for fresh bouquets, while its nectar-rich blooms support bees and butterflies all summer long. Long-lasting and low-maintenance, it blends the best of native resilience and horticultural improvement.

Companion Plants: Pair Echinacea 'Magnus Superior' with Salvia 'East Friesland', whose vivid purple-blue flower spikes create striking contrast and early-season interest. Add Coreopsis 'Sunkiss' for bright golden-yellow daisies that echo the warmth of the coneflower’s central cone and extend seasonal colour. Finish with Panicum 'Northwind', a tall, upright grass whose vertical blades and soft plumes offer movement and structure, echoing the plant’s prairie heritage.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first season to establish roots; after that, this coneflower is drought-tolerant and low-care. Deadhead to encourage continued bloom, or leave seed heads in place for winter interest and bird forage. Divide clumps every 3–4 years in early spring to maintain vigour and manage spread.

History: Magnus Superior is a refined selection of Echinacea purpurea, developed to improve upon the classic ‘Magnus’ with more saturated flower colour, stronger stems, and enhanced performance. While preserving the native charm and pollinator appeal of its predecessor, it offers an updated option for gardeners seeking even greater reliability and visual impact.

Final Thoughts: With its vibrant, full-petalled blooms and dependable garden form, Echinacea 'Magnus Superior' is a sophisticated perennial that thrives in heat, sun, and lean soils. When planted alongside the rich hues of Salvia 'East Friesland', the golden accents of Coreopsis 'Sunkiss', and the elegant movement of Panicum 'Northwind', it creates a layered, pollinator-friendly planting that bridges the wild and the cultivated. A superior choice for gardeners who prize colour, strength, and seasonal harmony.