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Globe Thistle 'Veitch's Blue'
Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue'
Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue'
Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue' flowers with spheres of the deepest blue of any in the group. Buds progress from a metallic colour through to that final electric blue.
More compact than taller Globe Thistles, this variety has earned the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Plant height is measured from the base of the pot to the top of the plant. Heights are approximate and may vary with season.
The most common sized pots we sell from our nursery are 9cm, 17cm (2L), 19cm (3L) and 22.5cm (5L).
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Key features
Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue'
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Attracts pollinators
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Good for cuttings
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Grows in poor soil
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Works in drought prone areas
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Attracts birds
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| Botanical Name: Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue' | Common Name: Globe Thistle 'Veitch's Blue' | Genus: Echinops |
| Plant Type: Perennials | Native Area: South-East Europe | Colour(s): Blue |
Characteristics
| Eventual Height: ~0.5-1m | Eventual Spread: ~0.5-1m | Hardiness: H7 (Fully Hardy) |
| Life Cycle: Deciduous | Preferred Sunlight: Full Sun | Preferred Soil: Most soil types |
Seasonal information
Note that this is a rough guide only and may vary depending on your exact location in the UK.
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