Echinops Ritro Globe Thistle Perennial – Electric Blue, RHS Awarded

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Product Features

  • Striking Electric Blue Blooms – Spiky globe-shaped flowers create bold contrast in summer borders.
  • Architectural Foliage – Deeply cut, silvery green spiny leaves add structure and depth to garden designs.
  • RHS Award of Garden Merit – Recognised for reliable performance and resilience in UK gardens.
  • Pollinator Friendly – Attracts bees and butterflies, supporting local biodiversity.
  • Drought Tolerant & Hardy – Thrives in full sun and well-drained soils; ideal for low-maintenance gardens.
  • Versatile Planting – Perfect for cottage borders, gravel gardens, and wildlife-friendly spaces.
  • Bare Root Delivery – Supplied ready for potting on or direct planting.

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Echinops ritro

Echinops ritro, known as the Globe Thistle, brings dramatic flair to your garden with its spherical, electric blue flower heads perched on silvery-green stems. A member of the Asteraceae family, this perennial is prized for its unique architectural form and eye-catching colour.

  • Botanical Highlights: Echinops ritro typically reaches 60–90cm in height. Its deeply lobed, spiny leaves offer a striking silver-green backdrop to the vibrant summer blooms (July–September).
  • Garden Impact: The spiky globes stand out against softer plants, making them perfect as focal points in borders or mixed planting schemes. Their upright habit adds height and texture.
  • Awarded RHS AGM: Recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society for outstanding garden performance and reliability.
  • Biodiversity Boost: Loved by bees and butterflies, Globe Thistles help support pollinators throughout the summer months.

Growing Guide & Care

  • Sun & Soil: Prefers full sun and thrives in well-drained soil. Tolerates poor or dry soils once established. Suitable for USDA zones 3–8.
  • Planting Time: Plant bare root specimens from late autumn to early spring (October–April) when soil is workable.
  • Watering: Water regularly during establishment, then reduce frequency; drought tolerant once mature.
  • Pruning: Cut back spent flower stems after blooming to encourage tidy growth or leave seed heads for winter interest.
  • Fertiliser: Requires minimal feeding; a light mulch in spring supports healthy growth.

Design Ideas & Companion Plants

  • Cottage Gardens: Pair with Echinacea, Rudbeckia, or ornamental grasses for a naturalistic look.
  • Drought-Tolerant Borders: Combine with Lavender, Salvia, or Sedum for low-maintenance displays.
  • Pots & Gravel Gardens: Use as a structural accent among sun-loving perennials and succulents.

FAQs

  • When is the best time to plant Echinops ritro?
    The best time is between late autumn and early spring when the ground is not frozen.
  • How tall does Globe Thistle grow?
    Echinops ritro typically reaches 60–90cm (2–3ft) tall at maturity.
  • Does it need much maintenance?
    No – it's low maintenance. Once established, it tolerates drought and needs only occasional pruning of spent stems.

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