Echinops sphaerocephalus seeds : 13 results priced between £1.00 and £10.00

Globular, thistle-like, silvery-white flowerheads on red stems. Silvery-green, slightly spiny, deeply dissected leaves.

Details Sow: April-June - F: June-August L Echinops E. ritro Magnificent, steel blue/purple mace-like heads above deeply serrated grey-green leaves. A very stately back of border plant. Good dried flower. 36-48in/90-120cm 50 seeds

Echinops Blue Glow seeds produce flowers year after year in perfect natural symmetry. Intense blue gloes rise from attractive clump forming, grey-green foliage. Architectural and undemanding, perfect as dot plants or for large border groups. Great as a cutflower, fresh or dried. A hardy glabrous perennial.

SowingSow from late winter to spring in a good seed compost just covering the seed with compost and gently firm down compost and seal inside a polythene bag after sowing. Germination usually takes 10-20 days at 20-25C (70-75F).GrowingWhen seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out, after all risk of frost, 60cm (24in) apart in a sunny spot on light well drained soil.Aftercare FloweringcroppingPlant...

Growing: When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out, after all risk of frost, 60cm (24”) apart in a sunny spot on light well-drained soil.

Great Globe Thistle (Echinops Sphaerocephalus), Samos, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe - Nick Upton - Photographic Print from Art.co.uk

Irresistible to bees and butterflies A dramatic architectural plant for the back of a border, boasting spiny grey-green leaves and captivating drumstick-shaped, metallic grey-blue flower heads up to 4.5cm (1¾") in diameter. These are followed by attractive seed heads. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Flowers July-September. Height 120cm (12"). Supplied in a 1 litre pot. Average Growing Height: 101-150CM

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Tight clusters of deep blue flowers form mini-globes on long, strong straight stems of pure silver. The foliage is amazing and quite unique, giving off a silver sheen whatever the weather. Incredibly ornamental in or out of flower. An all round superb species with ideal height.

When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out, after all risk of frost, 60cm (24in) apart in a sunny spot on light well drained soil.

Family: Asteraceae (Hardy perennial) A flower arrangers favourite with metallic blue, globular flower heads that are adored by bees. Good for drying, pick before the seeds form for best results. SE Europe- Asia. 1-1.5m (3-5ft) Sun or part shade / loam. (20+ seeds)

Echinops is suited to mixed sunny borders, flourishing in moist or dry soils. Globe thistles long lasting blossom provides extended interest and its globe like flowers can be either cut for indoor flowers or left to provide height and interest in the winter months, especially when seed heads are frosted.