Echinops bannaticus | Star Frost Books 2m x 45cm Wide |

2m x 45cm Wide | Will self-sow

both honeybees and bumblebees and it is not unusual to have 10-15 bees buzzing around it all competing for space

For best results grow in full sun although some partial shade is fine

Height 30cm x 30cm

so be in quick if you want one

Echinops bannaticus | Star Frost Books 2m x 45cm Wide |Echinops bannaticus is, in fact, a well behaved Globe Thistle which adds textural interest to a sunny border planting. Plants form a bushy, upright mound of thistly looking leaves, with stems bearing ball shaped spiky silvery white flowers throughout the summer months. The flowers are excellent for both cutting or drying. The leaves are deep green on the upper side and a beautiful grey green on the underside. Attractive to butterflies and bees this