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ECHINOPS bannaticus
Commonly known as Globe thistle
Deep blue flowers
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Height - 0.5 -1.2m (18in-4ft) -
Spread - 60cm (24in)
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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.
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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) -
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Additional Features - Good to know - wildlife plant - bees, butterflies, birds. -
Pests & Diseases - aphids -
Place of origin - southern Europe -
Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn
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Soil Conditions - Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil - - but tolerant of almost any soil.
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Echinops - Care Guide
- Growing Echinops bannaticus – Globe Thistle
- Supporting plants with link-stakes
- Drying Echinops for winter display - Video Tip ondemand_video
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0.5 -1.2m (18in-4ft)
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Commonly known as: Globe thistle.
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90cm high and sold in packs of 3. Each supports multiple stems with quick release.
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Link stakes
Link stakes plant supports are made from dark olive-green powder coated galvanised steel wire (up to 6mm thick), merge seemlessly into the background.
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
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™.
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