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.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Echinops |
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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 |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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