SPECIAL QUALITIES

Echinops is a bold statuesque plant with steel blue, globular flowers on strong stems. Very striking.

FLOWERS

The spherical blue flowers, made up of many tiny florets, appear in late summer.

POSITION & USES

Sun and good drainage are preferred. Will grow in poor soils. Use with other perennials. Suited to cottage or Mediterranean style gardens. Flowers are good for cutting and drying.

CULTIVATION

An easy care plant in all but wet soil. Cut to the ground after flowering to produce fresh leafy growth.

FERTILISING

Regular applications of Seasol and Power Feed will keep it looking its best.

WATER RATING

• Red can = Little water in hot, dry weather.
• Green can = Deep watering every few weeks in hot, dry weather.
• Blue can = Deep watering weekly in hot, dry weather.

Codes are a guide only and watering requirements will be affected by soil type, competition, mulching, wind and many other factors. Try to group plants with the same code in the one bed.

CAUTION: May be harmful if eaten.

Herb Attributes