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Echinops sphaerocephalus

Echinops sphaerocephalus
Globe thistle

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Echinops sphaerocephalus, with large bluish-grey inflorescences.
Height at maturity
2 m
Spread at maturity
80 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time July to August
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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.

Echinops sphaerocephalus in pictures

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

Flowering

Flower colour grey
Flowering time July to August

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2 m
Spread at maturity 80 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Echinops

Species

sphaerocephalus

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Globe thistle

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border
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

Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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