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Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue

7/30/2012

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Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue (not in full colour yet). Fot: Green Point Garden Design, Bristol
Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue
Common name: Globe thistle 

Family                        Asteraceae =      
                                    Compositae
Height & spread      90cm x 50cm 
Soil                            Poor, well drained soil 
Aspect                      Full sun or partial shade
Hardiness               Fully hardy 
Flowering time        August
Care                          Cut down to the ground after flowering to encourage a second 
                                   flush of flowers. Dead-head to prevent self-seeding.
                                   The flower heads may be cut and dried for winter decoration.
 

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