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    ECHINOPS
    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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • 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
      Annuals, biennials and perennials
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
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    varieties
    ECHINOPS bannaticus
    Deep blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
    ECHINOPS bannaticus 'Taplow Blue'
    Clear blue thistle flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    ECHINOPS bannaticus 'Veitch's Blue'
    Blue thistle-like flowers, with silver foliage
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
    Available again from SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2026
    Despatch will take place anytime between early September through to late October as stock becomes available.
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    ECHINOPS sphaerocephalus 'Arctic Glow'
    White flowered thistle
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £14.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    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 mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
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