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ECHINOPS bannaticus 'Veitch's Blue'

Additional Plant Details

  • Good to know - repeat flowering. Good for cutting. Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies, birds.
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    Pests & Diseases - aphids

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    Place of Origin - southern, central and southeastern Europe to eastern Russia.

Delivery Information

Now is our busy spring period - orders are being packed 6 days a week, however please remember it may be 10 days before you RECEIVE your plants.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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 AWARD ECHINOPS bannaticus 'Veitch's Blue'

Globe thistle

Blue thistle-like flowers, with silver foliage

Burncoose Catalogue Code

Herbaceous - compact, clump forming perennial. Stiff, spiny leaves to 20cm (8in) long, dark-green with a cobwebby appearance above and white beneath, giving a silver effect. Produces spherical flowerheads 2.5-4.5cm (1-1¾in) across.

Hardiness Rating

Fully hardy - Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height - in metres - 90cm (36in)
Spread - in metres - 60cm (24in)

Preferred Location

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Full Sun

Soil Conditions

well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil - - but tolerant of almost any soil.

Flowers In

Jan
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Dec

Buy ECHINOPS bannaticus 'Veitch's Blue'

Pot size: 1.5 or 2 Litre

£9.00 each
3+£8.00 each
 MULTIBUY SAVING 

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