Southern Globethistle (Echinops ritro) organic seeds

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Southern Globethistle (Echinops ritro) organic seeds

Contents: Approx. 40 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

2,99 €

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SKU: ECH05-BIO

GTIN: 4251420514158

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Delivery time: 2 - 7 Workdays Other countries

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The Southern Globethistle has grey/blue, round blossoms and approximately reaches a height of 20-70cm. It's an unpretentious and commendable species for near-natural gardens. On its blossoms, numerous insects gather in summer and it's a very good honey plant. Also as a cut flower, the southern globethistle looks impressive as it maintains its shape for a long time. An alcoholic extract from the plant's seeds is said to be used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.

Plant description

Species:	Asteraceae
Plant type:	Herbaceous plant Wildflower
Flower colour:	Blue
Region of origin:	Southern Europe Eastern Europe Asia Caucasus
Special features:	Food for bees Needs light to germinate
Use:	Cut flower Ornamental plant
Climate:	Temperate Dry
Lifecycle:	Perennial Hardy
Winter hardiness zones:	6 (-23 bis -18 °C)
Eventual height:	80-120 cm
Flowering months:	July August September

Growing advice

Soil type:	Fresh Free-draining Dry Poor Low nutrient levels No waterlogging
Sowing depth:	0 cm
Planting distance:	40 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
Water requirement:	Low
Germination time:	2-3 weeks
Germination temperature:	15-20°C
When to sow outdoors:	April May June

Perennial wild plant. Pre-cultivation from March indoors or direct sowing outdoors from mid-April. Pre-cultivated young plants can be planted outdoors from mid-May. Planting distance: 40 cm. Likes sunny locations with well-drained, rocky to sandy soil. Sows itself.

Other names

Botanical name:	Echinops ritro
German names:	Blaue Kugeldistel, Ruthenische Kugeldistel
French names:	L'azurite, Oursin Bleu
English names:	Southern Globethistle
Spanish names:	Cardo Yesquero, Cardo Abadejo, Abadejo, Cabeza de Erizo, Cabeza de Viejo, Cardo Azul, Cocodrilo de Montpellier

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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