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Echinops bannaticus ‘Blue Glow’


Blue Globe Thistle

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.197.030


Developed for the cut flower trade, this Globe Thistle is also one of the showiest in the garden. The plant forms a bushy upright mound of thistly looking grey-green leaves, bearing stems of ball-shaped steel-blue flowers from mid to late summer. Excellent for cutting fresh or drying. Attractive to butterflies. Globe Thistle should be divided every 3 to 4 years, in early spring. Plants may be trimmed to the ground in late fall, or left for winter interest. In areas with wet soil in winter, better success may come from growing these in a raised bed. May need staking. Not a weedy kind of thistle.

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Echinops bannaticus ‘Blue Glow’

Optimal Growing Conditions

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Care Level
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Flower Head Size
Height
   100-120 cm
   39-47 inches
Spread
   75-90 cm
   29-35 inches
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Echinops bannaticus ‘Blue Glow’


Blue Globe Thistle

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.197.030


Developed for the cut flower trade, this Globe Thistle is also one of the showiest in the garden. The plant forms a bushy upright mound of thistly looking grey-green leaves, bearing stems of ball-shaped steel-blue flowers from mid to late summer. Excellent for cutting fresh or drying. Attractive to butterflies. Globe Thistle should be divided every 3 to 4 years, in early spring. Plants may be trimmed to the ground in late fall, or left for winter interest. In areas with wet soil in winter, better success may come from growing these in a raised bed. May need staking. Not a weedy kind of thistle.

Further details for
Echinops bannaticus ‘Blue Glow’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Soil Type
Soil pH
Soil Moisture
Care Level
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Flower Head Size
Height
   100-120 cm
   39-47 inches
Spread
   75-90 cm
   29-35 inches
Foot Traffic
  

Growth Rate