
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.
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.