Bring a striking mix of orange and pink blooms to your garden with Echinops, also known as Globe Thistle. Its spiky, globe-shaped flowers attract bees and butterflies, making it a pollinator-friendly addition. Thrives in good, well-draining soil and adds architectural interest to borders, rock gardens, and wildflower areas.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Echinops (Globe Thistle)
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Color: Orange-Pink
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Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
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Blooming Season: Summer to early fall
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Seed Type: Heirloom, GMO-free
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Sun Requirement: Full sun
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Soil Preference: Good, well-draining soil
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Maintenance: Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or outdoors after frost.
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Depth: Plant seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in good soil.
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Spacing: 40–50 cm apart for optimal growth.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings are established.
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Germination: 10–20 days in warm conditions.
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Care: Prune dead stems to maintain shape and encourage blooms.
