Globe Thistle ‘Veitch’s Blue’
Globe Thistle ‘Veitch’s Blue’
Echinops ritro ‘Veitch’s Blue’
Echinops ritro ‘Veitch’s Blue’
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- Striking blue bulb flowers for color and texture in the summer border.
- Attracts bees and butterflies for better biodiversity.
- Drought-tolerant and ideal for sunny, nutrient-poor spots.
- Low maintenance - little pruning and rarely needs fertilizing.
- Winter-hardy and reliable as a perennial in the garden.
Echinops ritro ‘Veitch’s Blue’ Globe Thistle captivates with steel-blue spherical blooms atop sturdy stems. This resilient perennial brings a bold, architectural presence to the garden, with pollinator-friendly flowers that attract bees and butterflies, and a compact, clump-forming habit.
The plant thrives in sun and well-drained soil, staying attractive through summer with bright, long-lasting blooms and a low-maintenance look (without mentioning maintenance explicitly). It pairs well with grasses and other sturdy perennials.
Its upright posture and vivid color lend a striking focal point to borders and mixed plantings, offering a rugged yet refined silhouette. A must-have for sunny, naturalistic gardens.
Care and Watering
Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue' thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; water sparingly, letting soil dry between drinks and avoiding wet winters that cause rot.
Location
Choose a sunny, airy spot with good drainage; adding grit helps prevent soggy roots and enhances the blue flower display.
Maintenance and Tips
Deadhead faded blooms, prune after flowering, mulch lightly, and protect young plants from harsh frost; once established, it is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance.
Echinops ritro ‘Veitch’s Blue’ globe thistle brings sculptural allure with striking deep-blue globe flowers that add height and structure to borders and prairie plantings. The graphic flowers form beautiful focal points in mixed plantings and clean combinations.
With its long summer bloom, it attracts many butterflies and bees and, as a dried flower, retains its ornamental value as a decorative element.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 3 a 5 |
| Standing | Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Cut flower., Dried flower., Deciduous. |
| Flower color | Blue |
| 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 |
Payment methods
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