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Description

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Globe Thistle (Echinops ritro) is a magnificent perennial that adds height and drama to borders and beds. Our Globe Thistle seeds produce tall

Details

Key information

Botanical Name: Echinops ritro

Genus: Unspecified

Plant Class: Hardy Perennial

Characteristics & growing conditions

Plant Height: 120cm(48in)

Colour: Blue

Position: Full Sun

Attractive to: Attractive To Bees and Attractive To Butterflies

Key Features

Attractive to Pollinators

Hardy Perennial

RHS Plants For Pollinators

Suitable For Cut Flowers

Suitable for Full Sun

Sow & Grow

Sow outdoors, April-June, in a seed bed, 0.5cm (¼”) deep, into finely-prepared, well-drained soil, which has already been watered. Seedlings usually appear in 21-35 days. Thin seedlings to 5cm (2") apart, when large enough to handle. Keep moist and weed free. Plant out to flowering position in autumn, allowing 35cm (14") between plants. Or sow indoors, April-June, 0.5cm (¼") deep, in a tray of compost. Water well and place in a cold frame, unheated greenhouse, or a warm kitchen windowsill. Keep moist. Transplant individually, when large enough to handle, to 7.5cm (3") pots. Always hold seedlings by a leaf, never by the stem. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions, before planting out into well-drained soil, September-October, 35cm (14") apart. Flowers: May-July, the following year.

Planting & Harvesting

J Jan F Feb M Mar A Apr M May J Jun J Jul A Aug S Sep O Oct N Nov D Dec

Sow Indoors

Apr - Jun

Sow Outside

Apr - Jun

Flower / Harvest

May - Jul

Sow Indoors

Sow Outside

Flower / Harvest

Delivery

Delivery Information

Looking for a hassle-free way to get your gardening essentials? Look no further than Mr Fothergill's! We know how important your garden is to you, and want you to be able to stock up on everything you need.

Seed Only Orders

£2.95 delivery charge

Non-Seed Items

£6.95 delivery charge

Combined Orders

£7.95 delivery charge (e.g. seeds and plants)

All delivery charges will automatically appear in your shopping basket.

DescriptionDetailsKey FeaturesSow & Grow Planting & HarvestingDelivery

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Globe Thistle (Echinops ritro) is a magnificent perennial that adds height and drama to borders and beds. Our Globe Thistle seeds produce tall

Key information

Botanical Name: Echinops ritro

Genus: Unspecified

Plant Class: Hardy Perennial

Characteristics & growing conditions

Plant Height: 120cm(48in)

Colour: Blue

Position: Full Sun

Attractive to: Attractive To Bees and Attractive To Butterflies

Attractive to Pollinators

Hardy Perennial

RHS Plants For Pollinators

Suitable For Cut Flowers

Suitable for Full Sun

Sow outdoors, April-June, in a seed bed, 0.5cm (¼”) deep, into finely-prepared, well-drained soil, which has already been watered. Seedlings usually appear in 21-35 days. Thin seedlings to 5cm (2") apart, when large enough to handle. Keep moist and weed free. Plant out to flowering position in autumn, allowing 35cm (14") between plants. Or sow indoors, April-June, 0.5cm (¼") deep, in a tray of compost. Water well and place in a cold frame, unheated greenhouse, or a warm kitchen windowsill. Keep moist. Transplant individually, when large enough to handle, to 7.5cm (3") pots. Always hold seedlings by a leaf, never by the stem. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions, before planting out into well-drained soil, September-October, 35cm (14") apart. Flowers: May-July, the following year.

J Jan F Feb M Mar A Apr M May J Jun J Jul A Aug S Sep O Oct N Nov D Dec

Sow Indoors

Apr - Jun

Sow Outside

Apr - Jun

Flower / Harvest

May - Jul

Sow Indoors

Sow Outside

Flower / Harvest

Delivery Information

Looking for a hassle-free way to get your gardening essentials? Look no further than Mr Fothergill's! We know how important your garden is to you, and want you to be able to stock up on everything you need.

Seed Only Orders

£2.95 delivery charge

Non-Seed Items

£6.95 delivery charge

Combined Orders

£7.95 delivery charge (e.g. seeds and plants)

All delivery charges will automatically appear in your shopping basket.

Globe Thistle Seeds

Name: Globe Thistle Seeds
Brand: Mr Fothergills
SKU: 11957
Price: 3.49 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Botanical Name: Echinops ritro

50 SeedsSKU: 11957

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£3.49

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Globe Thistle Seeds

£3.49

FAQs

Get to know even more about our Globe thistle seeds. We answer your questions here.

Are Globe Thistles perennial?

Yes, our Globe Thistle seeds grow into hardy perennial plants.

How to grow Globe Thistle from seed?

Globe Thistle seeds prefer to be grown in full view of the sun in well-draining soil between April and June. Globe Thistle seeds are drought tolerant and, therefore, extremely easy to grow, not requiring frequent watering.

When to plant Globe Thistle?

Here at Mr Fothergill's, our experts recommend sowing your Globe Thistle seeds between April and June.

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