Echinops Star Frost

Round flowers bloom freely amongst thistle like foliage. The flowers are 2.5-5cm across and open from mid to late summer. Echinops 'Star Frost' has a compact habit with long lasting, silver white balls.

The Echinops leaves are mid green and oval when young. As the plants mature the leaves become heavily lobed and thistle like. This bold foliage makes a strong, architectural statement in the garden. Each leaf grows up to 25cm.

Echinops flowers will last well when cut for indoor arrangements. They can even be dried.

Echinops grow well in a sunny location in a well drained soil. They will cope well with poor soils and thrive in humus rich ones. Echinops will grow to form a large clump.

Keep an eye out for aphids, especially in summer, treat with your choice of insecticide (home made or commercial).

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