How do I grow Echinacea from seed?

Sow Echinacea seeds on the surface of moist, well-drained compost and press in lightly. Do not cover, as they need light to germinate. Start indoors in spring or sow outside after the last frosts, keeping seedlings in a bright, warm spot.

Is Echinacea a perennial?

Yes. Echinacea is a hardy perennial in the UK. Plants usually establish in the first year and return each summer, with flowering becoming stronger from the second year onwards.

When can I harvest cut flowers?

Cut flowers once plants are fully established and blooms are open, typically from mid to late summer. Harvest in the morning for the longest vase life, and regular cutting will encourage more flowers.

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

Clump of Echinacea ‘Magnus’ purple coneflowers grown from seed, ideal perennial for cut flowers and wildlife gardens

Echinacea 'Magnus' seeds

Name: Echinacea 'Magnus' seeds
Brand: Herboo
SKU: HS025
Price: 3.50 GBP
Availability: InStock

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

Compact for Pots
Pollinator-Friendly
Cut Flowers
Hardy Perennial

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.

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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