About
A vigorous perennial with strudy, branching stems to 1m tall, which are green but appear as a rich brown, and spiny, deeply divided green leaves. Globose white flower-heads appear in late summer to early autumn.
About the genus
Echinops can be annuals, biennials or perennials with simple or pinnately lobed, spiny leaves and spherical blue or whitish flower-heads
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationA hot position with full sun in well-drained soil is best but tolerant of almost any soil or situation except deep shade
PruningCut down winter damaged stems to the base in early spring
PropagationBy division in spring or by root cuttings in the dormant season. Propagate by seed in mid-spring as this cultivar will come true from seed
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free