globe thistle 'Blue Globe'

How to Grow and Care for globe thistle 'Blue Globe'

globe thistle 'Blue Globe' · Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Globe'

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 or waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing globe thistle 'Blue Globe'

globe thistle 'Blue Globe'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained · Moist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
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 globe thistle 'Blue Globe'?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for globe thistle 'Blue Globe'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for globe thistle 'Blue Globe'?

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What Soil Is Best for globe thistle 'Blue Globe'?

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

Well drained · Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize globe thistle 'Blue Globe'?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune globe thistle 'Blue Globe'?

Deadhead to prevent self-seeding

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How to Propagate globe thistle 'Blue Globe'?

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 globe thistle 'Blue Globe'?

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How to Care for globe thistle 'Blue Globe' in Winter?

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How to Plant globe thistle 'Blue Globe'?

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 globe thistle 'Blue Globe'?

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How to Harvest globe thistle 'Blue Globe'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

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The Toxicity of globe thistle 'Blue Globe'

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Attributes of globe thistle 'Blue Globe'

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Globe'
Genus
Echinops
Family
Asteraceae
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