Globe Thistle. A clump-forming perennial with grey-green leaves, hairy beneath. Produces attractive, globe-shaped silvery grey flowerheads on stout stems. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 90cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Echinops sphaerocephalus
A clump-forming perennial with grey-green leaves, hairy beneath. Produces attractive, globe-shaped silvery grey flowerheads on stout stems.
Additional information
| Generic | Echinops |
|---|---|
| Species | sphaerocephalus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Globe Thistle |
| Flower Colour | silver, grey |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Spread | 90cm |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| 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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