Globe thistle 'Blue Glow'

Echinops ritro

How to grow Globe thistle 'Blue Glow'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Blue Glow is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will survive though longer winters with little or no damage. Ensure your soil is sandy, loamy and potting mix and has a ph of between 5.0 and 6.0 as Globe thistle is a moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Blue Glow from seed

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 17°C / 63°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Blue Glow

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Blue Glow is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Blue Glow