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globe thistle 'Star Frost'

Echinops bannaticus 'Star Frost'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Echinops
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

'Star Frost' is an upright, clump-forming perennial with divided, spiny grey-green leaves and spherical flowerheads of silvery-white, star-shaped flowers on sturdy, well-branched stems

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 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

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best in poor, well-drained soils in full sun but will grow well in almost any soil or situation except heavy shade

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of flowers. Deadhead to prevent self-seeding

Propagation

Propagate by seed, by division or by root cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardGround CoverHedging ScreensBanks Slopes

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years