glandular globe thistle
Also known as: great globe thistle
A fast-growing, clump-forming perennial to 2m in height, with spiny grey-green leaves, and thistle-like silvery-grey flower heads on stout grey stems during mid and late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- glandular globe thistle (Echinops sphaerocephalus)
- Genus
- Echinops
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of glandular globe thistle
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Eurasia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of glandular globe thistle
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glandular globe thistle care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut down winter-damaged stems to the base in early spring
Propagation
PropagationBy 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
Growing
GrowingA 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
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