Echinops sphaerocephalus 'Arctic Glow' - Great Globe Thistle
Botanical name       : Echinops sphaerocephalus 'Arctic Glow'Â
Common name          : Great Globe Thistle, Glandular Globe Thistle, Pale Globe Thistle, Globe ThistleÂ
Colour               : White, stems reddish, leaves grey-greenÂ
Flowering time       : June - AugustÂ
Full grown height    : ± 80 cmÂ
Light requirement    : SunÂ
Moisture requirement : Dry, NormalÂ
Winter hardiness     : Till -40°C  (USDA Zone 3)Â
Spacing              : ± 40 cm (± 6 per m²)Â
Details              : Insect friendlyÂ
Pot size             : Square 9 cm, volume 0,5 LiterÂ
Delivery time        : 4 - 9 working daysÂ
Special notes        : -Â
General information about Globe Thistle (Echinops):Globe Thistle (Echinops) is a genus of strong thistle-like plants with greyish foliage and flowers in the shape of a sphere. They are excellent cut flowers, both fresh or dried. Globe Thistle attracts a whole host of insects. Even after finishing with flowering, the flowers are still attractive for a long time. Globe Thistle requires a place in the full sun in dry to medium soil which should not be too fertile. If you wish to transplant Globe Thistle make sure not to leave any bits of root behind as these will grow into new plants again. If you are looking for good neighbour plants for Globe Thistle, try Mullein (Verbascum), Yarrow (Achillea), Feather Grass (Stipa) and Coneflower (Echinacea).Great Globe Thistle - Echinops sphaerocephalus 'Arctic Glow'