Globe thistle 'Artic Glow'
Globe thistle 'Artic Glow'
Echinops spaerocephalus ‘Artic Glow’
Echinops spaerocephalus ‘Artic Glow’
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- Echinops 'Artic Glow' with striking ice-white globe flowers.
- Attractive to bees and butterflies and promotes biodiversity.
- Drought-tolerant and perfect for prairie and sun gardens.
- Long-lasting summer bloom from June to September.
- Winter-hardy and low-maintenance as a perennial border plant.
Echinops spaerocephalus ‘Artic Glow’ Globe Thistle, often called Giant Globe Thistle, captivates with sturdy stems and silvery foliage. Its showy spherical blooms glow with icy blue tones, creating a bold focal point in any bed.
This hardy perennial thrives in sun and well-drained soil, maintaining structure through seasons and bringing architectural interest to borders.
Loved by pollinators and admired for its dramatic form, the Globe Thistle adds a striking, long-lasting presence to your garden year after year.
Care and Watering
Globe thistle Artic Glow loves full sun and well-drained soil. Water deeply when the top 2-3 cm dry; avoid soggy roots. Let it dry out between watering in hot weather.
Maintenance
Remove spent blooms to keep shape. Cut back after flowering and divide every 3-4 years to refresh growth.
Location
Plant in a sunny, well-drained spot with good air flow. Sandy or gritty soil prevents root rot; avoid heavy clay.
Tips
Mulch lightly with gravel, use a slow-release fertilizer in spring, and stake tall stems if windy. Check for powdery mildew in damp summers.
The Echinops spaerocephalus ‘Artic Glow’ globe thistle forms with its silver-white, ball-shaped flowers a striking decorative element in summer and prairie compositions. Its graphic silhouette provides a modern, sculptural appearance and nice contrasts with ornamental grasses and flowering partners.
To use as a cut and dried flower, a true magnet for butterflies and bees and perfect for colorful, natural arrangements in garden designs.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 3 a 5 |
| Standing | Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Cut flower., Dried flower., Deciduous. |
| Flower color | White |
| Leaf color | Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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