
Echinops ritro subsp. ruthenicus
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 of…
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
- Flowering Period:
- June, July, August, September
- Sowing Months:
- From late winter to spring
- Position:
- Full Sun
- Quantity:
- 15 Seeds
- How To Sow:
- 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). When seedlings are large eno
- Aftercare:
- Sunny spot on light well drained soil.