Add striking texture and bold color to your garden with Echinops, commonly known as Globe Thistle. This heirloom variety produces spherical blue or purple flower heads that are visually captivating and perfect for borders, rock gardens, or pollinator-friendly plantings. Hardy and easy to grow, these non-GMO seeds are ideal for gardeners seeking long-lasting, architectural blooms.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Perennial
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Light Requirement: Full sun
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Bloom Season: Summer
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Height: 24–48 inches
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Uses: Borders, rock gardens, pollinator gardens, cut flowers
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Quality: Heirloom, non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Soil Preparation: Prefers well-drained soil with moderate prosses
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Sowing Time: Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow outdoors after frost.
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Sowing Depth: Cover seeds lightly with 1/8–1/4 inch of soil.
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Spacing: 12–18 inches apart for best growth.
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Watering: Water moderately until seedlings establish; drought tolerant once mature.
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Germination Period: 14–21 days under warm conditions.
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Care Tips: Cut back spent flower heads to encourage continued blooming and maintain plant shape.
