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globe thistle 'Platinum Blue'

Echinops ritro subsp. ruthenicus 'Platinum Blue'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Echinops
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

An upright herbaceous perennial with silvery-green, thistle-like leaves. Metallic-blue, spherical flower heads are borne on tall, branched, silvery stems in late summer.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

NeutralAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Acid

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

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

Can cut back after flowering. Alternatively leave flower heads over winter for architectural interest and for wildlife habitats.

Propagation

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 CourtyardFlower BordersGround CoverHedging Screens

Planting Places

OutdoorIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump FormingClimbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years