- Echinops ritro ‘Veitch’s Blue' is a great architectural plant for the back of a sunny border and works well in a gravel or Mediterranean garden
- It looks great with other tall, striking, late summer plants such as cardoon and echinacea or tall miscanthus grasses
- It attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators
- It makes a good cut flower – fresh or dried
What you need to know:
- 1 x Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue'
- Plant Type: Deciduous, upright, hardy perennial
- Flowers: Bright, metallic blue flowers July and August
- Height: 0.5-1m (20’’-3’)
- Spread: 0.1-0.5m (4-20’’)
- Position: Full sun, partial shade
- Soil Type: Best in poor, well-drained soil
Caring for your plant:
- Cut plants down after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms
- Deadhead to prevent self-seeding
- If clumps become congested, lift and divide them in autumn or spring
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