Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue'

AGM. A clump-forming perennial with jaggedy-divided, prickly dark green leaves, whitish beneath and wonderful dark blue spherical flower heads in mid- and late summer. Jul-Aug. H80cm S50cm.

Care Instructions

Hardy, undemanding and happy on most soils in full sun but will tolerate light shade. It doesn’t require staking even on windy sites and is useful for supporting other plants. This wonderful, architectural plant provides good contrast of form for the back of the herbaceous border. The flowers are easily dried if cut before open and are excellent for butterflies, bees and hover flies.