Echinops sphaer. 'Arctic Glow' - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Echinops ritro 'Arctic Glow'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Growth habit
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
Pruning: In the period from September to October.

Care
This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel.

Flower
Echinops sphaerocephalus 'Arctic Glow' forms ball-shaped, white flowers from July.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture