Add a touch of architectural drama to your garden with Southern Globethistle. This enchanting heirloom produces unique, perfectly spherical, 2-inch flower heads in a stunning shade of metallic blue. The spiky blooms sit atop sturdy, silvery stems, creating a conversation piece in any landscape. A favorite of floral designers, the long-lasting blooms are spectacular in both fresh and dried arrangements. Best of all, this perennial is incredibly low-maintenance, thriving in sun and dry conditions while also being deer resistant.
⭐ What you'll love
- Unique, spiky, globe-shaped flowers in a striking metallic blue.
- A fantastic flower for both fresh and dried bouquets and arrangements.
- A tough, low-maintenance plant that is both drought-tolerant and deer-resistant.
- An absolute magnet for bees and butterflies.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Southern Globethistle (Echinops ritro)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 25 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Perennial
- Height: 24-48 inches
- USDA Zone: 3-8
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost for best results.
- Depth: Sprinkle seeds on the surface of your growing medium and gently press them in, as they need light to germinate.
- Germination: Keep soil moist but not soggy until germination.
- Transplanting: After the last frost, transplant seedlings outdoors, spacing them 12-18 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun.
- Soil: Must have well-draining soil; does not tolerate wet conditions.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
Need help planning your garden? Download our seed starting resources:
Cottage Cutting Garden Handbook
Winter Sowing 101
Bloom Time Guide
Direct Sow Cottage Garden Plan
Cottage Garden Plans
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