{"product_id":"echinops-ritro-blue-globe-thistle-seeds","title":"Blue globe thistle - 60 seeds (Echinops ritro)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"142\"\u003eBlue Globe Thistle Seeds (Echinops ritro)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"505\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"172\"\u003eBlue Globe Thistle\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking perennial featuring spiky, metallic-blue globe-shaped flowers atop silvery-green foliage. Its architectural form adds drama to borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower plantings, while also serving as an excellent cut or dried flower. Hardy and drought-tolerant, it attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"534\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"583\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"583\"\u003eUnique metallic-blue, spherical flower heads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"639\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eHardy, drought-tolerant, and long-lasting perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eExcellent for fresh or dried flower arrangements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"710\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"749\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eEchinops ritro\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eHardy perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"801\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eHeight: 60–90 cm (24–36 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eBloom time: Mid to late summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"853\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"851\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eArchitectural accents in borders and cottage gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"959\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eWildflower and pollinator-friendly plantings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eFresh and dried cut flower arrangements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eSow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eMix seeds with moist compost and refrigerate 2–4 weeks for stratification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eGermination: 14–35 days at 18–22°C after cold treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eThin seedlings 40 cm apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eFlowers from the second year after sowing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Happy Green Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51410527715666,"sku":"4580 Echinops Ritro","price":1.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1896\/9426\/files\/4580b-FlowerfromBlueGlobeThistleseeds.jpg?v=1783426380","url":"https:\/\/happygreenshop.co.uk\/products\/echinops-ritro-blue-globe-thistle-seeds","provider":"Happy Green Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}