Species blue globe thistle
Indigo flower with stigma, silver-green stem and green leaves.

blue globe thistle

Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow'

Blue globe thistle (Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow') is an amazing plant that will bring life to your garden. This beautiful perennial flower sports deep blue spiky globes atop sturdy stems, making it a striking ornamental in any garden. Its blooms offer a unique texture and flower, while its strong stems provide height and interest to your flower bed. With a long flowering season from midsummer to fall, Blue Glow is an excellent addition to any garden landscape. Its nectar-rich blooms not only draw in pollinators like butterflies and bees, but also give off a heavenly scent that will fill your garden with joy. Plant it for a unique and captivating display in your garden.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Root Cutting,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Flowers:

Steel blue Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Blue Globe Thistle requires moderate watering. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil is dry to the touch. During the summer months, the plant may need to be watered twice per week; during winter months, watering can be reduced to once per week. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.

sunlight

Blue globe thistle (Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow') requires at least 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. The plant grows best planted in a spot that gets full sunlight in the early morning and late afternoon, and good morning light in the afternoon. The plant also prefers light, well-drained soil, and does well in a rock garden or along a sunny border. It is important not to overwater blue globe thistle, as this can cause fungus and rots.

pruning

Blue Globe Thistle should be pruned in early spring before any new growth has begun. Pruning should be kept minimal and only light deadheading of spent blooms should be done in order to maintain the shape of the shrub. Plants should also be cut back to the ground in late winter or early spring if needed to control their size or shape. All pruning should be done carefully to avoid damaging the stems or flower buds.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Blue globe thistle typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.

Starts Flowering

Blue globe thistle typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.

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