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    ECHINOPS bannaticus
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    ECHINOPS bannaticus

    Commonly known as Globe thistle

    Deep blue flowers
     
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies, birds.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids
    • Place of origin
      Southern Europe
    • Blue
    • Border
      Suitable for a large border
    • Fully hardy
    • 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
      - but tolerant of almost any soil.
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1.2m (4ft)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60cm (24in)
      		  
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    Echinops - Care Guide
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    Varieties
    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

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