- Botanical name: Echinops bannaticus 'Taplow Blue'
- Common name: Globe thistle
- Family: Asteraceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
The spiky leaves and bristly metallic blue flowers of globe thistles Echinops bannaticus ‘Taplow Blue’, make them a great architectural choice for the back of a sunny border. Bearing large, bright blue globe-shaped flowers in contrast with spiny, cobwebbed leaves, it provides interest from spring until autumn.
Echinops bannaticus ‘Taplow Blue’ associates well with other tall, late summer plants such as cardoon and echinacea or tall miscanthus grasses in an island bed. It’s extremely attractive to bees, butterflies and other insects, and makes an excellent cut flower. For best results grow in free-draining soil in full sun to partial shade. Cut plants down after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms. If clumps become congested, lift and divide them in autumn or spring.
How to grow Echinops 'Taplow Blue'
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Plant size
1.8m height
60cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Full sun
Plant calendar
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Do Divide in May |
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S
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Do Divide in November |
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Do not Collect seeds in June |
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Do not Collect seeds in July |
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Do Collect seeds in October |
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Do not Collect seeds in November |
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Do not Collect seeds in December |
Echinops 'Taplow Blue' and wildlife
Echinops 'Taplow Blue' is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Attractive to Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Echinops 'Taplow Blue' poisonous?
Echinops 'Taplow Blue' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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