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    ECHINOPS bannaticus 'Veitch's Blue'
    ECHINOPS bannaticus 'Veitch's Blue'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    ECHINOPS bannaticus 'Veitch's Blue'

    Commonly known as Globe thistle

    Blue thistle-like flowers, with silver foliage
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    individually £14.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
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    • Good to know
      Repeat flowering. Good for cutting. Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies, birds.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids
    • Place of origin
      Southern, central and southeastern Europe to eastern Russia.
    • Blue
    • Border
      Suitable for a large border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      90cm (36in)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Herbaceous
      Compact, clump forming perennial. Stiff, spiny leaves to 20cm (8in) long, dark-green with a cobwebby appearance above and white beneath, giving a silver effect. Produces spherical flowerheads 2.5-4.5cm (1-1¾in) 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
      90cm (36in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60cm (24in)
      		  
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    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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    £6.00
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