Echinops bannaticus ‘Blue Glow’ plants – (Globe Thistle)
This plant has great cut flowers,and is one of the most attractive thistles in the garden.
Description
Limited quantity in 8cm pots. Cost is $7.00 per plant . These plants are available from 449 Sandringham road , Tuesday to Friday 10am – 2pm. Please email us to reserve for pickup
This plant was developed especially for the cut flower market. As well as having great cut flowers, it is also one of the most attractive thistles in the garden. It lends an architectural quality to the flower bed with its jagged, ball like flowers during mid to late summer. The plant has a mounded form with grey-green leaves which resemble those of a thistle. It has long stems of steel blue flowers which are like prickly blue chestnut seed cases.
Additional information
Classification | Hardy Perennial |
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Common Name | Globe Thistle |
Family | Asteraceae |
Maximum Height | approx 120 cm with flowers |