Echinops ritro, commonly known as Globe Thistle, is a striking, architectural perennial with sturdy stems and distinctive steel-blue spherical flower heads that bloom throughout summer and early autumn. This sun-loving plant adds strong structure and contrast to borders and is perfect for prairie-style or contemporary gardens. Echinops ritro is highly drought-tolerant, low-maintenance and very attractive to bees and butterflies. Its flowers are also excellent for cutting and drying, making it a versatile garden favourite.
Please note: Plants are living products and may vary from the photo and description. Minor imperfections may occur but typically recover well in your garden. Our plants are strong, long-lasting and delivered in nursery pots, shipped directly from our partner growers.
At a Glance
- Type: outdoor garden plant
- Height: approx. 10-25 cm
- Pot: Ø9 cm nursery pot
- Care: easy — low maintenance, drought-tolerant
- Delivery: free delivery across Ireland and 24 more EU countries (5–8 working days), covered by our healthy-arrival guarantee
- Sun or shade
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Height
- 0.5-1 m
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 m
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Flowers
- Summer
- Time to maturity
- 2-5 years
- Soil
- Loam, Sandy
- Soil pH
- Acid to alkaline
- Moisture
- Dry to moist
- Drought resistance
- Yes
- Exposure
- Exposed
- Aspect
- South, West, East
- Hardiness (RHS)
- H7 (to about -20 °C)
Sources: RHS Plant Finder: Echinops ritro; PFAF: Echinops ritro
Ranges come from the RHS Plant Finder and PFAF. They show what each plant tolerates; local conditions vary.
Free delivery, always — on every order across Ireland and the EU 🌿
Typical Delivery Times
Ireland and all EU destinations — 5–8 working days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.
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