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Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue'
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Low kogeldistel with round blue flowers that itself excellent. The average size is 80 cm. The flower colour is blue. This plant is completely hardy.The flowering period is July - September.

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 6.2.1.8

Explanation of the first digit : General location : BORDER. Plants with good colouring effects or nice shape, for a open, well drained soil.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Plants that are used to complete the border.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : For a warm, sunny place, tolerates occasional dry spells. Note that they do not tolerate very wet conditions in the winter well.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Suitable for cut-flowers.

Color : staalblauw

Flowering period : july - september

Size approx. : 80 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 7

Family : Asteraceae


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© picture 2 : Th. Ploeger en Zn

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