Globe thistle 'Veitch's Blue'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Veitch's Blue is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. 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.

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

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