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

    Commonly known as Globe thistle

    Clear blue thistle flowers
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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
    Available again from March 2026
    individually £14.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
    Available again from March 2026 - New stock in early spring.
     
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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
      Clump forming perennial. Densely grey-woolly stems. 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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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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