GLOBE THISTLE (ECHINOPS RITRO)

(For sale in the Cottage Garden section of the shop)

Hardy perennial. Large globular heads of blue flowers, atop tall stems. Grows to about 4 ft (1.2 m) high.

Good bee, bumblebee and butterfly plant. Seeds are eaten by finches.

Plant in full sun or light shade - better flowers are produced in poorer soil. Deadhead regularly to promote more flowers. Cut back stems in autumn after flowering.

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