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| Echinops | Common name; Globe thistle |
This plant is ideal for large borders or a 'wild naturalised' garden.
The round thistle-like, mid-blue flowers appear several times during the season.
The flowers are ideal for cut flowers or drying for winter decoration.
Week 8-16; Sow seed in trays of seed compost and germinate at a temperature of 18°-20°C (64°-68°F)
Germination should take about 2-3 weeks
Prick out when large enough to handle into 70mm (3”) pots and grow on at 10°-16°C (50°-60°F) until planting out time.
Week 40; Plant out 600mm (24") apart in full sun and in any well-drained soil.
Week 40; Plants can be divided between now and April.
Week 44; Take root cuttings by setting them in trays of a 50-50 mix of compost and sharp sand, and over-winter in a cold frame.
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