small globe thistle

How to Grow and Care for small globe thistle

small globe thistle · Echinops ritro
Also known as: blue hedgehog; globe flower; steel globe thistle

Best in poor, well-drained soil in full sun but will tolerate most soils in full sun and can tolerate partial shade

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing small globe thistle

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Care difficulty1 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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Care Tips

Best in poor, well-drained soil in full sun but will tolerate most soils in full sun and can tolerate partial shade

How to Water small globe thistle?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for small globe thistle?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Soil Is Best for small globe thistle?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for small globe thistle?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize small globe thistle?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune small globe thistle?

Deadhead to prevent self-seeding

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How to Propagate small globe thistle?

Propagate by seed sown in seed bed in mid spring. Propagate by division in spring or autumn. Propagate by root cuttings in winter

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How to Transplant small globe thistle?

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How to Care for small globe thistle in Winter?

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How to Plant small globe thistle?

Best in poor, well-drained soil in full sun but will tolerate most soils in full sun and can tolerate partial shade

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How to Repot small globe thistle?

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How to Harvest small globe thistle?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Prone to aphids

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The Toxicity of small globe thistle

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Attributes of small globe thistle

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginC and Eastern Europe to Central Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Echinops ritro
Genus
Echinops
Family
Asteraceae
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