Echinops bannaticus. Silvery-blue Globe Thistle. Beautiful flower perfect for the border or as a cut flower. Long lasting flowers with long strong stems.
Sow: March–April / September–October
Height: Approx. 150cm
Seeds: Approx. 30
Type: Perennial
Good for: Cut flowers · Seed saving
GROWING NOTES
A period of cold can help break dormancy and improve germination.
SEED SAVING
Allow a few flowers to mature fully and collect the seed once it is ripe and dry. Store somewhere cool, dry and labelled.
Grown, harvested and packed by Missenden Seeds in the Chiltern Hills. Open-pollinated and grown without chemical pesticides or peat.
Echinops bannaticus. Silvery-blue Globe Thistle. Beautiful flower perfect for the border or as a cut flower. Long lasting flowers with long strong stems.
Sow: March–April / September–October
Height: Approx. 150cm
Seeds: Approx. 30
Type: Perennial
Good for: Cut flowers · Seed saving
GROWING NOTES
A period of cold can help break dormancy and improve germination.
SEED SAVING
Allow a few flowers to mature fully and collect the seed once it is ripe and dry. Store somewhere cool, dry and labelled.
Grown, harvested and packed by Missenden Seeds in the Chiltern Hills. Open-pollinated and grown without chemical pesticides or peat.
