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Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue'

ECH401 - Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue'

Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue'

Dark blue spherical flower heads above attractive grey-green foliage. Loved by bees and butterflies. Up to 1m

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Description

Dark blue spherical flower heads above attractive grey-green foliage. Good for giving height to a border. Loved by bees and butterflies. Up to 1m.

At A Glance

Common Name Globe thistle
Type Hardy Perennial
Height 90cm to 1.2m
Colour blue
Spread Rate moderate
Flowering mid summer
Soil Type normal,drained
Aspect sun
Pollination Attractive to pollinators

Sue's Notes

Slightly darker blue than Echinops ritro, Very pale grey/white stems.