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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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    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 sphaerocephalus 'Arctic Glow'
    White flowered thistle
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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