Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Globe' (Globe thistle 'Blue Globe')
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0.5m max. spread |
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1.2m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Globe'
Other names: Globe thistle 'Blue Globe'
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Genus: Echinops
Variety or cultivar: 'Blue Globe' _ 'Blue Globe' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial with spiny, divided leaves and dark-blue globular heads of star-shaped flowers in mid to late summer.
Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Globe' is: Deciduous
Flower: Dark-blue in Summer
Foliage: Grey-green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming, Upright
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Specific pests: Aphids
General care
Pruning: Cut back after flowering for a second flush of flowers.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Division, Root cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Globe' (Globe thistle 'Blue Globe') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Wildlife, Gravel, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Grows well in poor, well-drained soil in full sun but will tolerate most soils in full sun and can also tolerate part shade.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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Echinops I need to move or store
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Hi I have a lovely clump of Echinops in my garden, however its in a spot I need to turn to lawn as I'm currently trying to widen the lawn and access to the end of the garden. Can I just dig up the clump and divide and move? Or possible store them until I have the right spot ready for them? I need to hack on with this next stage in the garden but am worried its the wrong time to dig them up.
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- Posted: Wed. 10th November 2010 10:59
- Last reply: Thu. 11th November 2010 23:03
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