Dried Echinops Bunch (Globe Thistle) Echinops, or Globe Thistle, is famous for its perfect, golf-ball-sized flower heads in a striking shade of metallic steel-blue. Each sphere is spiky and geometric, sitting atop a sturdy, silver-grey stem. These bunches add instant drama and texture to any arrangement. Their cool blue tones and rigid shape make them a favourite for adding a "pop" of colour to neutral dried bouquets. Whether you display a few stems in a narrow-necked bottle for a minimalist look, or use them to add height and interest to a rustic wedding arrangement, they are a long-lasting, fade-resistant statement piece. Read More 🌿 About these Stems These are the air-dried stems of Echinops ritro. We harvest them just before the tiny individual florets open fully, locking in that intense blue colour. The Texture: They are hard, spiky, and woody. This makes them incredibly durable compared to delicate dried petals. 🎨 Styling Ideas Echinops is a versatile structural plant: The Contrast: Pair the spiky, hard lines of Echinops with soft, fluffy grasses like Bunny Tails. The contrast in texture is stunning. Buttonholes: A single small Echinops head makes a fantastic, masculine focal point for a wedding buttonhole (Groom's flower). Modern Minimalist: Three stems in a grey concrete or clear glass vase looks like a piece of modern sculpture. 📋 Product Specifications Plant Type Dried Echinops (Globe Thistle) Colour Natural Metallic Blue / Steel Grey Stem Length Approx. 40cm - 50cm (Can be trimmed) Bunch Size 1 Bunch Lifespan Years (if kept dry) Great for 🔵 Adding Blue Colour🌾 Texture Contrast🤵 Weddings Perfect Dried Companions Soften the spikes by pairing Echinops with these gentler textures: 🐇 Bunny Tails (Lagurus): Hard vs. Soft. The fluffy, cream-coloured heads of Bunny Tails look adorable nestled against the hard, metallic spikes of the Globe Thistle. 🌾 Dried Wheat: Blue & Gold. The warm golden tones of dried wheat provide a classic complementary contrast to the cool blue of the Echinops. Ideally suited for harvest-style decor. ⚠️ Prickly!Echinops is a thistle, and the leaves on the stem can be sharp. We strip most of the foliage off, but handle the bunch carefully to avoid pricked fingers. 🏆 Grown in Norfolk Our dried flowers are grown, harvested, and air-dried right here on our Norfolk flower farm, ensuring a sustainable product with zero air miles.
