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Echinops sphaerocephalus ‘Arctic Glow’ (Great Globe Thistle)

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Strongly branched, Echinops sphaerocephalus ‘Arctic Glow’ (Great Globe Thistle) is a vigorous perennial with a profusion of golf-ball sized, densely packed with white, starry flowers. Blooming from mid to late summer, they are borne at the end of sturdy, reddish stems and contrast nicely with the foliage of silvery-green leaves. Adding outstanding contrast, interest and color to the summer garden while being trouble-free and low maintenance, Great Globe Thistle makes an invaluable contribution to the landscape.

  • Grows up to 2-3 ft. tall and wide (60-90 cm). Will self-seed in the garden if not deadheaded.
  • Thrives in full sun in average, consistently moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates a wide range of soils, including poor dry soils. While moisture is required during its growing season, this plant is drought tolerant thereafter.
  • A lovely addition to beds and borders, cottage gardens, wildlife gardens or coastal gardens.
  • Resilient to most pests and diseases, deer and rabbit resistant, this is a real magnet for bees or butterflies.
  • Deadheading the flowers will extend the bloom season.
  • Propagate by division in spring or by root cuttings in the dormant season. Propagate by seed in mid-spring as this cultivar will come true from seed
  • Cut down winter damaged stems to the base in early spring. Flowers are excellent for dried arrangements. Cut them before they open and dry them upside down.

Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 10
Heat Zones 1 - 11
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Compositae
Genus Echinops
Common names Great Globe Thistle, Globe Thistle, Echinops
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid, Late)
Height 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spread 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spacing 36" (90cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Attracts Bees, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Coastal Garden
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Echinops bannaticus ‘Blue Glow’ (Globe Thistle)
Echinops bannaticus ‘Star Frost’ (Globe Thistle)
Echinops ritro subsp. ruthenicus (Small Globe Thistle)
Echinops ritro ‘Veitch’s Blue’ (Globe Thistle)
Echinops bannaticus ‘Taplow Blue’ (Globe Thistle)

Recommended Companion Plants

Echinacea pallida (Pale Purple Coneflower)
Agastache rugosa f. albiflora ‘Alabaster’ (Korean Mint)
Geranium ‘Rozanne’ (Cranesbill)
Veronicastrum virginicum ‘Album’ (Culver’s Root)
Allium sphaerocephalon (Drumstick Allium)
Verbena bonariensis (Tall Verbena)

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Echinops (Globe Thistle)
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Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 10
Heat Zones 1 - 11
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Compositae
Genus Echinops
Common names Great Globe Thistle, Globe Thistle, Echinops
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid, Late)
Height 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spread 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spacing 36" (90cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Attracts Bees, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Coastal Garden
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