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Echinops ruthenicus
  • 1 packet (15 seeds)
  • Price: £2.49
  1. gww7291 : 02407291

Echinops ruthenicus

Hardy Herbaceous Perennial

  • Germination : Easy
  • Aftercare : Easy
  • Ideal for : Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flowers
  • Special Features : Attractive Foliage
  • Height : 36 inches

Description

Tight clusters of deep blue flowers form mini-globes on long, strong straight stems of pure silver. The foliage is amazing and quite unique, giving off a silver sheen whatever the weather. Incredibly ornamental in or out of flower. An all round superb species with ideal height.

Sowing Instructions

Sow from late winter to spring in a good seed compost just covering the seed with compost and gently firm down compost and seal inside a polythene bag after sowing. Germination usually takes 10-20 days at 20-25C (70-75F).