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  • ECHINOPS sphaerocephalus 'Arctic Glow'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. Phlox ‘Bright Eyes’, Echinops and White Agapanthus
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    ECHINOPS sphaerocephalus 'Arctic Glow'

    Commonly known as Globe thistle

    White flowered thistle
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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
    Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
    Gift Wrapping available on this plant
    (UK Delivery Only)
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
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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
    • Border
      Suitable for a large border
    • Fully hardy
    • Silver
      Grey-green
    • Height
      1m (39in)
    • Spread
      90cm (36in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early 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
    • 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
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      1m (39in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        90cm (36in)
       
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Carbon Gold
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