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Tall globe thistle with striking blue spherical flowers

Asteraceae

Echinops exaltatus: complete guide

Echinops exaltatus

The tall globe thistle with stunning blue ball flowers. Perfect for pollinator gardens and sustainable landscaping. Read the full growing guide on gardenworld.app.

12 min

Globe thistle with blue-purple spherical flower heads on fine stems with finely cut grey-green foliage

Asteraceae

Globe thistle: complete guide

Echinops ritro

Everything about globe thistle (Echinops ritro): cultivation, flowers, bees and drought tolerance. Tips for this classic perennial in mixed borders.

12 min

Great globe thistle in full bloom with blue spherical flower heads in a sunny border setting

Asteraceae

Great globe thistle: complete guide

Echinops sphaerocephalus

A practical grower's guide to Echinops sphaerocephalus: care, soil needs, bloom time and ideal planting partners. Perfect for sunny, dry borders.

12 min