Echinops 'Blue Globe'
The Highlights
- Amazing lilac floral fireworks in the sky
- Adds superb height and colour to your beds and borders
- Flowers from July to August for a late summer burst of colour
- Perfect plant for the back of beds and borders
- Fully hardy and copes in any well-drained soil
- RHS Certified 'Plant for Pollinators'
The Highlights
- Amazing lilac floral fireworks in the sky
- Adds superb height and colour to your beds and borders
- Flowers from July to August for a late summer burst of colour
- Perfect plant for the back of beds and borders
- Fully hardy and copes in any well-drained soil
- RHS Certified 'Plant for Pollinators'
Care Guide
Good Pest and Disease Resistance
Echinops generally have very few pest or disease problems except for Aphids. To combat Aphids you can pick away the bugs with your hands and also wash the infested areas down with soapy water.
Water Often in Summer
When the plant is establishing itself and especially during hot and dry periods in summer water the plant regularly. If it is particularly hot and dry this could require watering several times a week at least.
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant somewhere where the plant will receive around 6 hours of direct sunlight every day.
Any Well-Drained Soil
Echinops can cope in a variety of different soils as long as it drains well. If your soil is particularly clay heavy and gets waterlogged often then try mixing in plenty of organic matter such as garden compost and also perlite or grit to improve drainage.
Not Required
Don't worry, this isn't a hungry plant so your food bills won't be going up! https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0513/3428/3424/files/pruning_3x_4d3eaf73-f629-45e0-87a5-6f14f5f005fc.png
For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page
Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower
