Echinops ritro 'Metallic Blue' Seeds (Globe Thistle)
A wonderful flower that resembles thistles. Blue/purple in colour with magnificent leaves that are blue-green and serrated. Echinops are tall, statuesque plants that are best placed towards the back of a border. There, they will provide height and character to the space, and they will be surrounded by happy bees and other pollinators!
They thrive in well-drained soil that is exposed to direct sunlight.
A star performer for wildlife – see our Seeds for Pollinators collection!  A reliable classic for the Perennial Flower Seeds collection.  Dries perfectly! See our Dried Echinops Bunch for inspiration.
| Quantity of Seeds | 50 Seeds |
| Type | Hardy Perennial |
| Genus | Echinops ritro |
| Sow Seeds |
Sow indoors March-May onto seed compost and cover only very lightly.  Keep damp whilst germinating.  |
| Plant Out | Harden off before planting out after all frosts have passed.  Likes full sun and well-drained soil.  Can be direct sown from late April-early May |
| Flowers | August onwards. Â Intense, spiky, metallic-blue globes |
| Position | Full Sun. Well-drained soil |
| Height & Spread | 1.2m high x 30-60cm spread |
| Great for | Bees & pollinators (ESSENTIAL!), cutting (fresh & dried), borders, architectural structure, drought tolerance. |
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RHS Award of Garden Merit.
This plant/cultivar has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit because it has proved to be reliable in appropriate conditions and a good performing plant.Â
RHS Plants for Pollinators.
The RHS Plants for Pollinators mark is only given to plants that support pollinating insects.
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£2.20 - Regular price
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£2.20
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