Echinops Ritro Echinops Ritro is a much-loved Globe thistle, it flowers in August and produces the most incredible spiky globes of petrol blue flowers that balance delicately on silver-green stems. Awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit, Echinops Ritro 3 bare roots add great architectural height and texture to those dull borders and flower beds. Perfect for adding to a cottage, alpine, rockery, wildlife and cut flower garden, Echinops Ritro is a versatile shrub that adds intriguing garden interest wherever placed. Globe thistle is easy to care for and requires little care, simply plant in a sunny yet shaded spot and watch the magic happen.

Growing Information

Echinops plants thrive on poor, well drained soils, but will grow in most soils and situations. Choose a position in full sun or semi shade.