Echinops ritro
Original price
€9,95
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Original price
€16,95
Original price
€9,95
€9,95
-
€16,95
Current price
€9,95
Echinops ritro
Echinops ritro is a robust perennial, with divided, prickly dark green leaves whiter underneath, and round, violet-blue flowerheads on silver-grey, branched, leafy stems.
Overview
Type
Perennial
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Maturity
5-10 yrs
Max Height
1m
Max Spread
0.5m
Hardiness
H5
Toxicity
Not toxic
Suggested Uses
Flowering Season
Foliage Season
Growing Conditions
Grow in loamy, clay, sandy soil in full sun, partial shade. Cut back in autumn or leave for winter structure; tidy in spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered, Exposed
Drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
pH
Neutral, Acid
Soil Types
Loamy, Clay, Sandy
Drought Tolerant
No
Flood Tolerant
No
Care & Pests
Pruning
Cut back in autumn or leave for winter structure; tidy in spring
Propagation
Care Tips
- Divide every 3-4 years
- Mulch in spring
- Deadhead regularly
Common Pests
Diseases