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This plant is commonly called the echinops blue globe, blue globe thistle or Echinops ritro. They are a fabulous textural plant for floral work and in the garden, where they add a metallic-like accent. Easy to grow, the versatile plant produces striking steel-blue, globe-shaped flowers with strong stems that are suited to cutting and drying. Excellent as an everlasting flower, they retain their colour and form well when dried.
Sowing Echinops Blue Globe
Use the transplant method and sow seeds between September and April onto prepared soil or seed-raising mix. Light coverage supports germination while allowing airflow around the seed. Maintain gentle moisture until seedlings establish firm roots.
Caring for Echinops Blue Globe
Keep echinops blue globe in full sun positions to encourage compact growth and intense colour development. Once established, plants can tolerate dry conditions with little intervention. Ensure well-drained soil to help prevent root stress during wetter periods.
Uses for Echinops Blue Globe
Echinops Blue Globe are great for fresh floral arrangements as well as dried displays. Echinops Blue Globe also works well in the garden, adding bold structure and seasonal contrast to beds.
Description
This plant is commonly called the echinops blue globe, blue globe thistle or Echinops ritro. They are a fabulous textural plant for floral work and in the garden, where they add a metallic-like accent. Easy to grow, the versatile plant produces striking steel-blue, globe-shaped flowers with strong stems that are suited to cutting and drying. Excellent as an everlasting flower, they retain their colour and form well when dried.
Sowing Echinops Blue Globe
Use the transplant method and sow seeds between September and April onto prepared soil or seed-raising mix. Light coverage supports germination while allowing airflow around the seed. Maintain gentle moisture until seedlings establish firm roots.
Caring for Echinops Blue Globe
Keep echinops blue globe in full sun positions to encourage compact growth and intense colour development. Once established, plants can tolerate dry conditions with little intervention. Ensure well-drained soil to help prevent root stress during wetter periods.
Uses for Echinops Blue Globe
Echinops Blue Globe are great for fresh floral arrangements as well as dried displays. Echinops Blue Globe also works well in the garden, adding bold structure and seasonal contrast to beds.
