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Echinops sphaerocephalum Arctic Glow

Echinops sphaerocephalum Arctic Glow
Globe thistle

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Planted in early March in the sun, quickly disappeared. Maybe it didn't like the wet spring.

Marc G, 28/08/2024

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More information

Great perennial forming prickly flower balls in ivory white, a unique colour in this genus which otherwise has varieties with mainly blue flowers.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
1.20 m
Spread at maturity
50 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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Description

Echinops sphaerocephalus Arctic Glow is a tall perennial that forms clusters of spiky, ivory-white flowers, a rare colour in this genus.

Echinops comes from the ancient Greek word echinos, meaning hedgehog, a refererence to the plant's spiky flowers.

Arctic Glow Echinops forms large clumps 1m (3ft) to 1.20m (4ft) in height, with ample, greyish-green foliage. In early summer, the tall stems bear inflorescences at their tips, gathered in globular umbels, with single-flowered heads in a lovely ivory-white colour that is contrasted by black pistils.

A very hardy perennial, the Arctic Glow Echinops thrives in very sunny locations and grows in rich, moist, and well-drained soil. Pair it with bushes like Caryopteris, Vitex, or other tall perennials.

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Echinops sphaerocephalum Arctic Glow (Flowering) Flowering
Echinops sphaerocephalum Arctic Glow (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time July to August
Flower size 6 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour grey or silver

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Echinops

Species

sphaerocephalum

Cultivar

Arctic Glow

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Globe thistle

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference800821

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Planting and care

They thrive in warm conditions, in well-drained rocky or sandy soils, but they can also tolerate moist, even clayey soils without any issues.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 4 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Cut back stems to ground level in late winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to April
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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