Echinops ritro | Blue Globe Cut flower garden but I have read that

but I have read that it can be described as deciduous so if you are further south then you may see it disappear over winter

Silvery grey felted leaves with stems of lax white coloured flowers that are about 3cm in diameter

deep dramatic claret/burgundy coloured flowers with a dark throat in a similar shape to a foxglove

This charming Japanese anemone is a lovely addition to the garden if you have some space that you want to fill

Flowers mid Summer

Echinops ritro | Blue Globe Cut flower garden but I have read thatEchinops or 'Globe Thistle' is a hardy perennial that was developed for the cut flower trade but is also a fantastic structural and non demanding plant for the border. A perennial has jaggedy divided, prickly dark green leaves which are whitish beneath and then the striking flower stems that are produced around February through to autumn carry prickly blue balls that start to flower from the top down. An excellent cut flower for the vase or they can