Echinops ritro
Ruthenian globe thistle
How to care for Echinops ritro:
Echinops do well in a variety of soil types, including poor or dry soils, as long as they are well-drained. This tap-rooted plant is best left undisturbed after planting, as it can be challenging to divide or transplant once established.
To prolong flowering and prevent self-seeding, deadhead the spent blooms, though leaving them can provide a winter food source for birds, and add winter interest as the frost highlights their architectural form.
To prolong flowering and prevent self-seeding, deadhead the spent blooms, though leaving them can provide a winter food source for birds, and add winter interest as the frost highlights their architectural form.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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