Globe Thistle Blue Glow Seeds - Echinops bannaticus
Echinops bannaticus
Perennial
Textural Cut Flower - Fresh or Dried
| Harvesting | Good for Cutting, Cut & Come Again, Long Vase Life |
|---|---|
| Growing Conditions | Field Crop, Staking Recommended |
| Additional Characteristics | Start Early for Transplants, Good for Overwintering, Cold Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Easy to Grow |
| Flowering Month | June, July, August, September, October |
| Garden Style | Cutting / Cut Flowers, English Cottage, Romantic, Victorian, Woodland |
| Lighting Conditions | Full Sun |
| Seed Type | Heirloom, Open Pollinated |
| Days to Maturity | Perennial |
| Stem Type | Single Stem |
| Plant Hardiness | Hardy |
| Plant Height | 31 - 40 inches |
| Plant Lifecycle | Perennial |
| Plant Moisture & Climate | Heat Tolerant, Well-drained |
| Plant Uses | Cut Flower & Bouquets, Bouquet Filler Flower, Excellent for Drying & Crafts, Wild Flowers, Sustains Beneficial Insects, Attracts Friendly Pollinators, Ornamental, Landscape |
| Shape | Ball, Pods & Fiddly Bits, Textural |
In stock
SKU
RE4380-8593
Globe Thistle Blue Glow, scientifically known as Echinops bannaticus, is a fantastic flowering perennial that features a showy, textural, floral element to liven any garden bed. Vibrant blue, globe shaped flower heads appear to hover over gray-green, well formed, 3' - 4' foot tall bushes with prickly and deeply cut foliage. An enchanting addition to any garden style, Blue Glow creates a touch of whimsy and allure. The 2" inch, vivid blue flower heads are a party all their own for friendly pollinators. In arrangements, they make an outstanding cut flower used either fresh or dried. Winter hardy to zone 3, this variety thrives in a sunny location and tolerates drought and poor soils like a champion. Introduced in 1832, this garden charmer has been a well loved cutting garden performer for over 185 years! Freely self sows seeds. To avoid over spreading, cut all the blooms before they mature to seed. Packet: 25 seeds.
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Globe Thistle Blue Glow, scientifically known as Echinops bannaticus, is a fantastic flowering perennial that features a showy, textural, floral element to liven any garden bed. Vibrant blue, globe shaped flower heads appear to hover over gray-green, well formed, 3' - 4' foot tall bushes with prickly and deeply cut foliage. An enchanting addition to any garden style, Blue Glow creates a touch of whimsy and allure. The 2" inch, vivid blue flower heads are a party all their own for friendly pollinators. In arrangements, they make an outstanding cut flower used either fresh or dried. Winter hardy to zone 3, this variety thrives in a sunny location and tolerates drought and poor soils like a champion. Introduced in 1832, this garden charmer has been a well loved cutting garden performer for over 185 years! Freely self sows seeds. To avoid over spreading, cut all the blooms before they mature to seed. Packet: 25 seeds.
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