Globe thistle - Echinops ritro 'Veicht's Blue'

The perennial globe thistle, with its characteristic, spherical flower heads in a deep blue, adds a striking and elegant touch to flowerbeds and bouquets. Its compact blooms make it particularly well-suited for contemporary or avant-garde floral arrangements. It also attracts bees and butterflies.

Details:
Sowing indoors/greenhouse: December to February
Sowing outdoors: From May
Germination time: 14-21 days at 18-22°C
Sowing depth: 0.5-1 cm

Height: 50-80 cm
Planting distance: 50 cm
Flower size: 5-10 cm
Flowering period July to September

Soil: clayey, sandy, stony
Fertilization: With compost
Location: Sun
Water consumption: Low

Growing tips:
The easy-care globe thistle blooms in the year it is sown. After germination, the seedlings should be placed in a slightly cooler location, at approximately 14°C. As soon as the Ice Saints are over in mid-May, the seedlings can be planted in the garden. The young plants can be pinched once they reach a height of approximately 20 cm, meaning the main stem is shortened to encourage side shoots to form and the plant to become bushier.

Use:
cut flower
dried flower
Insect magnet
Cool Flower

Bag contents:
Approx. 50 seeds
Store in a cool, dry place.