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globe thistle 'Blue Globe'

Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Globe'

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Echinops
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A clump-forming upright perennial, with grey-green thistle-like leaves. Spherical bright blue flower heads up to 4cm across, are held on tall grey-green stems throughout the summer.

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best in poor, well-drained soil in full sun but will tolerate most soils in full sun and can tolerate partial shade

Pruning

Deadhead to prevent self-seeding

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in seed bed in mid spring. Propagate by division in spring or autumn. Propagate by root cuttings in winter

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardGround CoverHedging ScreensBanks Slopes

Planting Places

OutdoorIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years