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    ECHINOPS
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    ECHINOPS

    Commonly known as Globe thistle

    Architectural plants carrying spheres of bristly bracts for large borders and the wildlife-conscious.

    Genus of about 120 species of annuals, biennials and perennials found on hot gravelly slopes and in dry grassland from central and southern Europe to central Asia, India and the mountains of tropical Africa.

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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies, birds (finches eat the seeds).
    • Place of origin
      Central and southern Europe to central Asia, India and mountains of tropical Africa.
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Annuals, biennials and perennials
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
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    Echinops - Care Guide
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    Varieties
    ECHINOPS bannaticus
    Deep blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    ECHINOPS bannaticus 'Taplow Blue'
    Clear blue thistle flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    ECHINOPS bannaticus 'Veitch's Blue'
    Blue thistle-like flowers, with silver foliage
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    ECHINOPS sphaerocephalus 'Arctic Glow'
    White flowered thistle
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £13.50

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
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