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Globe Thistle

The Globe Thistle is a striking, 48"-tall, back-of-the-border plant with bold, spiky, 2" globes that open steel-blue and mature to bright blue. HZ: 3-9.

One packet of about 100 seeds

If out of stock, for perennial blue flowers try Catmint Nepeta, Wild Blue False Indigo, Blue Marvelette Calamint, The Governor Lupine and Blue Flax.

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    • Echinops ritro. Deer-resistant, easy to grow and drought resistant once established, Globe Thistle is invaluable in natural gardenscapes and in both fresh and dried bouquets. Dead-head to prevent self-sowing. Direct sow after the last spring frost date. Bee friendly. Perennial. Summer flowering. Height: 48".

    Average Seed Life: 1 to 2 years.
  • Gardening Tips
    • Globe Thistle Sowing Instructions
      Planting Depth      :1/16”
      Seed Spacing:2”-3”
      Plant Spacing:12”-15”
      Days to Germination:10-14 days
      Germination Temperature:70°-75°F

      Echinops ritro. Easily grown, the Globe Thistle should be direct-sown outside from early spring up to 2 months before the first fall frost date. Prepare a bed in full to partial sunlight with rich, extremely well-draining soil. Sow seeds on top of the soil, barely covering seeds but pressing firmly onto the soil surface, as light aids germination. Globe Thistle may also be started indoors 8 weeks before transplanting out after the threat of spring frost has passed. Provide even moisture, strong light and air circulation. Harden off the seedlings by gradually acclimating them outside for a week to 10 days before transplanting out. Transplants should be watered regularly to help establish a mature root system. Once established, it is drought tolerant. A wonderful border plant, Globe Thistle can be used in both fresh and dried arrangements. Summer flowering. Height: 48".

      Our Pollinators are in Peril

Echinops ritro. Deer-resistant, easy to grow and drought resistant once established, Globe Thistle is invaluable in natural gardenscapes and in both fresh and dried bouquets. Dead-head to prevent self-sowing. Direct sow after the last spring frost date. Bee friendly. Perennial. Summer flowering. Height: 48".

Average Seed Life: 1 to 2 years.
  • Globe Thistle Sowing Instructions
    Planting Depth    :1/16”
    Seed Spacing:2”-3”
    Plant Spacing:12”-15”
    Days to Germination:10-14 days
    Germination Temperature:70°-75°F

    Echinops ritro. Easily grown, the Globe Thistle should be direct-sown outside from early spring up to 2 months before the first fall frost date. Prepare a bed in full to partial sunlight with rich, extremely well-draining soil. Sow seeds on top of the soil, barely covering seeds but pressing firmly onto the soil surface, as light aids germination. Globe Thistle may also be started indoors 8 weeks before transplanting out after the threat of spring frost has passed. Provide even moisture, strong light and air circulation. Harden off the seedlings by gradually acclimating them outside for a week to 10 days before transplanting out. Transplants should be watered regularly to help establish a mature root system. Once established, it is drought tolerant. A wonderful border plant, Globe Thistle can be used in both fresh and dried arrangements. Summer flowering. Height: 48".

    Our Pollinators are in Peril

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