Globe thistle ‘Taplow Blue’ (Echinops bannaticus ‘Taplow Blue’) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant is commonly known as globe thistle ‘Taplow Blue’.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: globe thistle ‘Taplow Blue’
Scientific name: Echinops bannaticus ‘Taplow Blue’
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Cut Flowers, Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Globe thistle ‘Taplow Blue’ (Echinops bannaticus ‘Taplow Blue’) – Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
