Ritro Echinops Seeds - Heirloom Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Ritro Echinops is a perennial flowering plant grown for its round blue flower heads and upright growth habit. It is commonly planted in borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, and cut flower areas. The plant develops spiny green foliage and tall stems with globe-shaped blooms during the growing season. It grows best in full sun with well-drained soil and adapts well to dry garden conditions.

Features

• Produces round blue flower heads
• Upright perennial growth habit
• Suitable for borders and cottage gardens
• Ideal for cut flower gardens
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers well-drained soil
• Adapted to dry conditions
• Suitable for landscape planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Echinops ritro
• Common Name (US): Globe Thistle
• Seed Type / Variety: Ritro Echinops Seeds
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial
• USDA Zones: 3 to 9
• Planting Season: Spring or fall
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Spring or fall
• Sowing Months: March to May, September to October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14 to 30 days at 18 to 22°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate
• Mature Plant Size: 60 to 120 cm height
• Plant Spacing: 45 to 60 cm