Echinops bann. 'Taplow Blue' - P9

Description
The Blue globe thistle 'Taplow Blue' (Echinops bannaticus) is an upright perennial with decorative, lanceolate, lobed, medium green leaves. It bears blue-violet, ball-shaped flowers from July to September. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 60 cm. The Blue globe thistle 'Taplow Blue' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers * deer resistant

leaves
High foliage ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Blue globe thistle 'Taplow Blue' are medium green, lanceolate, lobed.

Spread
Romania to the Balkans.

Frost hardiness
The Blue globe thistle 'Taplow Blue' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Blue globe thistle 'Taplow Blue' sets beautiful accents together with: Garden splendour candle, tall golden sheaf, switch millet.

Flower
Echinops bannaticus 'Taplow Blue' forms ball-shaped, blue-violet flowers from July.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture