Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue'

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Echinops ritro ‘Veitch’s Blue’ is a striking hardy perennial producing metallic steel-blue globe-shaped flowers on upright silver-grey stems from summer into autumn. Perfect for borders, prairie-style planting, cottage gardens, and wildlife-friendly spaces, this architectural globe thistle adds bold texture, height, and long-lasting colour to sunny outdoor areas. Easy to grow and drought tolerant once established, ‘Veitch’s Blue’ thrives in full sun and well-drained soil while attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators throughout the season.

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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Perennials
Flower Colour
  • Blue
Eventual Height
  • 0.5-1m
Flowering Month
  • August
Planting Position
  • Full sun
  • Part shade
Features
  • Loved by pollinators
  • Good for cutting
  • Low maintenance
  • Summer flowering

How to care for Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue'

Plant in full sun in fertile, free-draining soil. Water regularly while establishing, then only during prolonged dry periods. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming or leave seed heads for autumn and winter interest.

Notes

Architectural hardy perennial

Metallic blue globe flowers

Excellent for bees and butterflies

Upright clump-forming habit

Drought tolerant once established

Long flowering season

Ideal for prairie and cottage gardens

Perfect for cut flower arrangements

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