Echinops 'Taplow Blue'
Perfect spheres of starry blue
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Echinops 'Taplow Blue'
- Tall silvery stems topped with perfect spheres of starry blue flowers
- Flowers from July to September
- A robust, low maintenance and fully hardy perennial which thrives in full sun or partial shade
- A striking architectural plant which will bring height, texture and colour to wildlife, cottage and cut flower gardens
- Grows up to 120cm
- Awarded the RHS's Plants for Pollinators designation, Echinops is a real bee magnet!
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Echinops 'Taplow Blue' can be cultivated in a large 40 cm pot, providing striking globes in temperatures up to 28°C.
How big does it get?
Echinops 'Taplow Blue' typically reaches a mature height of 120 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Echinops 'Taplow Blue' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Echinops 'Taplow Blue' prefers well-drained, sandy or chalky soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Once established, Echinops 'Taplow Blue' is quite drought-tolerant and only requires watering every 10 to 14 days, providing around 1.5 cm of water, though it will appreciate a thorough soaking when temperatures exceed 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Echinops 'Taplow Blue' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Echinops 'Taplow Blue' holds an RHS rating of H7, withstanding temperatures below -20°C, making it hardy throughout the entire UK.
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