Annuals | Perennials | Vegetables | Herbs | Home  Echinops ruthenicus Echinops ruthenicus Hardy Herbaceous Perennial - Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Height: 36 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Attractive foliage
- Ideal for: Border, Cottage Garden
Description Tight clusters of deep blue flowers form mini-globes on long, strong straight stems of pure silver. The foliage is amazing and quite unique, giving off a silver sheen whatever the weather. Incredibly ornamental in or out of flower. An all round superb species with ideal height. Sowing Instructions | Sowing time: | late winter to spring. |
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Sow in a good seed compost just covering the seed with compost and gently firm down compost and seal inside a polythene bag after sowing. Germination usually takes 10-20 days at 20-25C (70-75F). Growing Instructions When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out, after all risk of frost, 60cm (24in) apart in a sunny spot on light well drained soil.
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