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Echinops sphaerocephalus

Echinops sphaerocephalus
Globe thistle

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Echinops sphaerocephalus, with large bluish-grey inflorescences.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
1.25 m
Spread at maturity
80 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Although of different appearance and use, these perennials all have flowers arranged in spherical clusters in common.

A very large and spectacular species, with broad, greyish-green foliage. The sturdy stems bear large, greyish inflorescences at their ends. To be combined with shrubs, or other large perennials.

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Echinops sphaerocephalus in pictures

Echinops sphaerocephalus (Flowering) Flowering
Echinops sphaerocephalus (Foliage) Foliage
Echinops sphaerocephalus (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour grey
Flowering time June to August
Flower size 5 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.25 m
Spread at maturity 80 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Echinops

Species

sphaerocephalus

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Globe thistle

Botanical synonyms

Echinops viscosus, Echinops macedonicus, Echinops cirsiifolius, Echinops maximus, Echinops multiflorus

Origin

Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Central Asia, West Asia

Product reference81991

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40
11,90 € -14%
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From 4,90 € 8/9 cm pot

Available in 2 sizes

30
From 4,90 € 7/8 cm pot

Available in 2 sizes

40
From 5,90 € 8/9 cm pot

Available in 2 sizes

20
From 4,90 € Seeds
18
From 3,90 € 8/9 cm pot
45
From 4,90 € 8/9 cm pot

Planting and care

They like warm conditions, and well-drained rocky or sandy soils, but can also tolerate moist soils, even clayey ones, without any problem.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border, Cut flowers
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, well-draining

Care

Pruning instructions Prune the faded flower heads if you wish to avoid self-sowing.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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