Echinops Ritro 'Globe Thistle'
Description
Echinops ritro is a reliable and resilient perennial producing strong, upright stems in summer with silver-green architectural leaves and topped with eye-catching globe-shaped clusters of bright blue flowers. A magnet for bees, butterflies and other pollinators, this is a great choice if you’re gardening with wildlife in mind. Awarded and RHS AGM, this variety shows excellent garden performance. Coping well with most soils and conditions, including exposed and coastal sites, this easy-to-grow and low-maintenance perennial puts on an effortless show which returns every year. Pot up plants and grow them on in frost free conditions until all risk of frost has passed. When plants are well grown, gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before transplanting into borders and containers. The herbaceous perennials in this collection can be grown in any moist, fertile soil, in sun or semi shade. Work some compost or general fertiliser into the top 20cm of the soil prior to planting. Echinops plants thrive on poor, well drained soils, but will grow in most soils and situations. Choose a position in full sun or semi shade. Feed and water regularly until are fully established. Globe Thistles seed freely and the ornamental seed heads provide further late summer interest if left intact. If seedlings are not required, simply deadhead the faded flowers. Position: Full Sun Height: Up to 60cm when fully established Spread: Up to 45cm when fully established Supplied as 3 x Echinops ritro bare root plants Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Features: Echinops ritro (Globe Thistle) is a hardy and resilient perennial plant with architectural spiky blue flowers and attractive foliage in summer which attract bees and butterflies. Ideal for alpine, rockery, hot gravel gardens, cottage gardens grown in mixed borders Strong, upright stems carrying globe-shaped clusters of blue flowers provide a long season of interest every summer. The nectar-rich blooms are magnet for bees and pollinating insects. Also beautiful as a cut flower either for fresh floral displays or as a dried flower A resilient and reliable perennial which grows well in most soils. Good drought tolerance, best in a sunny position. A great choice for wildlife and cottage gardens Bare root hardy plants; 3 x Echinops ritro bare root plants Specifications: Model Number: KB3514
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