Overview
Echinops sphaerocephalus 'ArcticGlow' is a perennial in the genus Echinops, part of the Asteraceae family. Echinops sphaerocephalus 'ArcticGlow' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils and neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, cut flowers and rock gardens. It is native to Asia-Temperate, North Caucasus, Europe, Liechtenstein, Poland, Romania, South European Russia and Ukraine.
About
Echinops sphaerocephalus, known by the common names glandular globe-thistle, great globe-thistle or pale globe-thistle, is a Eurasian species of globe-thistle belonging to the tribe Cardueae within the family Asteraceae.
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About the genus
Echinops is a genus of about 130 species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as globe thistles. They have spiny foliage and produce blue or white spherical flower heads. They are distributed from central Asia, Mongolia and north-eastern China to the Mediterranean basin, temperate regions of Eurasia, reaching to Indian subcontinent and tropical Africa.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Echinops
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil type
- well-drained
- Soil pH
- neutral, alkaline
- Soil moisture
- dry to medium
- Exposure
- exposed
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Echinops sphaerocephalus 'ArcticGlow' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Suggested uses
- borders, cut flowers, rock gardens
- Native to
- Asia-Temperate, North Caucasus, Europe, Liechtenstein, Poland, Romania, South European Russia, Ukraine
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Echinops sphaerocephalus 'ArcticGlow'
- Cultivation
- Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Drought tolerant once established.
- Pruning
- Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
- Propagation
- seed, division
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Echinops sphaerocephalus 'ArcticGlow'?
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Drought tolerant once established.
Where is the best place to plant Echinops sphaerocephalus 'ArcticGlow'?
Echinops sphaerocephalus 'ArcticGlow' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Echinops sphaerocephalus 'ArcticGlow' need?
Echinops sphaerocephalus 'ArcticGlow' grows best in well-drained soil. It prefers neutral and alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays dry to medium.
How do I prune Echinops sphaerocephalus 'ArcticGlow'?
Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
Is Echinops sphaerocephalus 'ArcticGlow' hardy in the UK?
Echinops sphaerocephalus 'ArcticGlow' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Echinops sphaerocephalus 'ArcticGlow'?
Seed, division.
More in the Echinops genus
- Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue'Southern Globe Thistle
- Echinops tournefortiiGlobe Thistle
- Echinops bann. 'Blue Globe'Globe Thistle
- Echinops bann. 'Taplow Blue'Globe Thistle
- Echinops nivalis or nivea of gardensGlobe Thistle