Taplow Blue Globe Thistle Seeds – Unique Spiky Blue Blooms for Pollinator Gardens, Borders, Wildlife Spaces & Perennial Landscaping

Taplow Blue Globe Thistle Seeds produce distinctive perennial plants known for their round, spiky, blue flower heads. These structural blooms make an eye-catching addition to perennial borders, pollinator habitats and modern garden landscapes. Loved by bees and butterflies, this plant also performs beautifully as a dried or fresh cut flower.

This variety thrives in sunny locations with poor to average, well-drained soil and is highly tolerant of drought once established. Its sculptural shape and textured flowers create strong visual impact in gardens while requiring very little care.

A great option for gardeners seeking resilient perennials with unique styling and pollinator value.

Key Features

• Produces bold steel-blue spherical blooms

• Excellent for pollinator gardens and cut flower designs

• Drought-tolerant once mature

• Ideal for borders, perennial beds and pollinator landscaping

• Requires very little maintenance

• Non-GMO seed quality

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Echinops ritro ‘Taplow Blue’

• Common Name: Blue Globe Thistle

• Plant Type: Hardy perennial

• Height: 24 – 36 inches

• Spread: 12 – 18 inches

• Growth Form: Upright clumping habit

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Type: Dry to well-drained garden soil

• Water Needs: Low to moderate (excellent drought tolerance)

• Flower Shape: Round spiky globe flowers

• Flower Color: Blue to steel-blue

• Bloom Season: Mid-summer to late summer

• Germination Time: 14 – 28 days

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 3–9 (cold-hardy perennial)

• Maintenance Level: Low

• GMO Status: Non-GMO