Globe Thistle. A clump-forming perennial with grey-woolly stems and grey-green leaves. Produces attractive, globe-shaped bright blue flowerheads. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Echinops bannaticus ‘Taplow Blue’
A clump-forming perennial with grey-woolly stems and grey-green leaves. Produces attractive, globe-shaped bright blue flowerheads.
Additional information
| Generic | Echinops |
|---|---|
| Species | bannaticus |
| Varietry | 'Taplow Blue' |
| Common Name | Globe Thistle |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Cut back after flowering |
| Border | Border, Dried flowers |
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