glandular globe thistle

How to Grow and Care for glandular globe thistle

glandular globe thistle · Echinops sphaerocephalus
Also known as: great globe thistle

A hot position with full sun in well-drained soil is best but tolerant of almost any soil or situation except deep shade

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Planting and Growing glandular globe thistle

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

A hot position with full sun in well-drained soil is best but tolerant of almost any soil or situation except deep shade

How to Water glandular globe thistle?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for glandular globe thistle?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for glandular globe thistle?

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What Soil Is Best for glandular globe thistle?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize glandular globe thistle?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune glandular globe thistle?

Cut down winter-damaged stems to the base in early spring

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How to Propagate glandular globe thistle?

By division in spring or by root cuttings in the dormant season. Propagate by seed in mid-spring as this cultivar will come true from seed

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How to Transplant glandular globe thistle?

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How to Care for glandular globe thistle in Winter?

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How to Plant glandular globe thistle?

A hot position with full sun in well-drained soil is best but tolerant of almost any soil or situation except deep shade

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How to Repot glandular globe thistle?

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How to Harvest glandular globe thistle?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

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The Toxicity of glandular globe thistle

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Attributes of glandular globe thistle

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginEurasia

Scientific Classification

Species
Echinops sphaerocephalus
Genus
Echinops
Family
Asteraceae
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