Echinops Ritro: Displays striking globe shaped steel blue flowers, best planted in autumn or spring for strong growth.
Drought Tolerant: Thrives in poor or dry soils, making it a resilient and low maintenance addition to the garden.
Pollinator Magnet: Highly attractive to bees and butterflies, supporting vital pollinators throughout summer.
Architectural Interest: Bold spherical blooms and spiky foliage add dramatic texture and structure to borders and wildlife gardens.
Plant genus Echinops
Common Name Globe Thistle
Plant type Herbaceous Perennials
Foliage type Herbaceous, Perennial
Hardiness Hardy
Soil acidity Neutral
Planting aspect South Facing, East Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun
Flower colour Blue
Leaf colour Green
Growth Rate Moderate
Edible Use No
Planting Companion Hosta, Ferns, Heuchera
Light Required Full Sun
Watering Water regularly after planting until the roots are established. Once settled in, the plant is relatively drought tolerant and usually only needs extra water during prolonged dry spells. Plants grown in containers will need more frequent watering than those growing in the ground.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained loam. Choose a position with good airflow and enough space for the plant to reach its mature size. Mulch after planting and keep the root zone free from prolonged waterlogging, particularly through winter.
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Echinops Ritro Bare Root
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Echinops Ritro: Displays striking globe shaped steel blue flowers, best planted in autumn or spring for strong growth.
Drought Tolerant: Thrives in poor or dry soils, making it a resilient and low maintenance addition to the garden.
Pollinator Magnet: Highly attractive to bees and butterflies, supporting vital pollinators throughout summer.
Architectural Interest: Bold spherical blooms and spiky foliage add dramatic texture and structure to borders and wildlife gardens.
Plant genus Echinops
Common Name Globe Thistle
Plant type Herbaceous Perennials
Foliage type Herbaceous, Perennial
Hardiness Hardy
Soil acidity Neutral
Planting aspect South Facing, East Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun
Flower colour Blue
Leaf colour Green
Growth Rate Moderate
Edible Use No
Planting Companion Hosta, Ferns, Heuchera
Light Required Full Sun
Watering Water regularly after planting until the roots are established. Once settled in, the plant is relatively drought tolerant and usually only needs extra water during prolonged dry spells. Plants grown in containers will need more frequent watering than those growing in the ground.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained loam. Choose a position with good airflow and enough space for the plant to reach its mature size. Mulch after planting and keep the root zone free from prolonged waterlogging, particularly through winter.
Christmas Tree Delivery
FREE on all Pot Grown Trees (2.5ft & over)
*Mainland UK only
*Northern Ireland delivery unavailable
Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Evri
£4.99 on orders under £40
FREE on orders over £40
*Mainland UK only
Next Working Day Delivery - Evri
£6.99 on orders under £70
FREE on orders over £70
Order by 1pm Mon-Fri
Premium Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Royal Mail
For customers who prefer an alternative carrier, Royal Mail is offered as a premium alternative to our standard Evri service.
£7.99 on all orders
Premium Next Working Day Delivery - Royal Mail
£8.99 on all orders
*Mainland UK only
Northern Ireland & Islands Delivery (2-5 working days)
£6.99 on all orders
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Key Features
Season of Interest