globe thistle 'Blue Globe'
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A clump-forming upright perennial, with grey-green thistle-like leaves. Spherical bright blue flower heads up to 4cm across, are held on tall grey-green stems throughout the summer.
Scientific classification
- Species
- globe thistle 'Blue Globe' (Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Globe')
- Genus
- Echinops
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of globe thistle 'Blue Globe'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of globe thistle 'Blue Globe'
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globe thistle 'Blue Globe' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to prevent self-seeding
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in seed bed in mid spring. Propagate by division in spring or autumn. Propagate by root cuttings in winter
Growing
GrowingBest 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
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