ECHINOPS bannaticus

Commonly known as Globe thistle

Deep blue flowers
Further Reading....
  • Blue
  • Height
    1.2m (4ft)
  • Spread
    60cm (24in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Clump forming perennial. Densely grey-woolly stems and spiny, hairy, grey-green leaves to 25cm (10in) long. Produces spherical flowerheads 2.5-5cm (1-2in ) across.
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

ECHINOPS bannaticus

 
Available again FEBRUARY 2022 - fresh stock in late winter
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each 
Delivery Information Available again FEBRUARY 2022
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies, birds.
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids
    Place of origin
    Southern Europe
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    - but tolerant of almost any soil.
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Bird friendly
    Butterfly friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Echinops - Care Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
1.2m (4ft)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  60cm (24in)
  

Buy Varieties of ECHINOPS bannaticus

ECHINOPS bannaticus 'Taplow Blue'

ECHINOPS bannaticus 'Taplow Blue'

Globe thistle

clear blue thistle flowers

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ECHINOPS bannaticus 'Veitch's Blue'

ECHINOPS bannaticus 'Veitch's Blue'

Globe thistle

blue thistle-like flowers, with silver foliage

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