ECHINOPS sphaerocephalus 'Arctic Glow'
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ECHINOPS sphaerocephalus 'Arctic Glow'
Commonly known as Globe thistle
White flowered thistle
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Comes true from seed. Good for cutting and drying -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids -
Place of origin
Central and southern Europe, Caucasus, Russia (Siberia) -
White
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BorderSuitable for a large border
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Fully hardy
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SilverGrey-green
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
90cm (36in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Vigorous, clump-forming perennial. Oblong elliptic, spiny leaves to 35cm (14in) long, hairy beneath. Produces spherical flower heads 3-6cm (1¼-2½in) across on stout red-brown stems
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size1m (39in)
90cm (36in)
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