Blue Globe Thistle Seeds (Echinops ritro) The Blue Globe Thistle is a striking perennial featuring spiky, metallic-blue globe-shaped flowers atop silvery-green foliage. Its architectural form adds drama to borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower plantings, while also serving as an excellent cut or dried flower. Hardy and drought-tolerant, it attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. What Makes It Special Unique metallic-blue, spherical flower heads Hardy, drought-tolerant, and long-lasting perennial Excellent for fresh or dried flower arrangements Key Features Botanical name: Echinops ritro Hardy perennial Height: 60–90 cm (24–36 in) Bloom time: Mid to late summer Ideal For Architectural accents in borders and cottage gardens Wildflower and pollinator-friendly plantings Fresh and dried cut flower arrangements Sowing Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun Mix seeds with moist compost and refrigerate 2–4 weeks for stratification Germination: 14–35 days at 18–22°C after cold treatment Thin seedlings 40 cm apart Flowers from the second year after sowing
