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The Echinops ritro are tall, herbaceous, perennial thistles that produce beautiful blue globe thistles in summer.
E. ritro have a more steely/blue developing inflorescence and opening to a darker blue compared to other Echinops varieties, making them particularly striking.
They are particularly loved by bees for their pollen and by dry bouquet creators.
The Tale:
A little brushup of your Greek lessons:
“Ekhinos” means ‘hedgehog and “opsis” means ‘looks like’
Which gives us – ‘looks like a hedgehog’ – and it’s true so watch out for the prickles!
Origin:
Southern/Eastern Europe
| Flowering | July, August, September |
|---|---|
| Soil | Alkaline, Rocky/Well-Draining |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Frost Tolerance | -15°C to -20°C |
| Size | 0.4m H x 0.6m W |
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