Echinops ritro 'Platinum Blue' - P9

Description
The Globe thistle (Echinops ritro) is an upright perennial that forms blue-grey, ball-shaped flowers from July to September. Its pinnate, toothed leaves are grey-green. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows to a width of approx. 40 cm. The Globe thistle is well tolerant of frost.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Globe thistle are grey-green, pinnate and toothed.

Frost hardiness
The Globe thistle has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Globe thistle sets beautiful accents together with: Tall golden sheaf, Korean mint, American beach grass, blue rue.

Flower
Echinops ritro forms ball-shaped, blue-grey flowers from July.

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