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glandular globe thistle

Echinops sphaerocephalus

Genus: Echinops
Family: Asteraceae
Common Names: great globe thistle

About this plant

E. spaerocephalus is a fast-growing perennial with spiny grey-green leaves and thistle-like silvery-grey flower heads which are produced throughout the summer

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

A hot position with full sun in well-drained soil is best but tolerant of almost any soil or situation except deep shade

Pruning

Cut down winter damaged stems to the base in early spring

Propagation

By division in spring or by root cuttings in the dormant season. Propagate by seed in mid-spring as this cultivar will come true from seed

Pests

Susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverFlower BordersCity Courtyard

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump FormingClimbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years