Echinops bannaticus | Star Frost Gift Voucher This is a very hardy

This is a very hardy plant that likes a well drained but moist position and is happy in any soil type including clay and sandy soils

Francee is a fantastic perennial that forms a dense arching mound of heart-shaped broad dark green leaves with a narrow white margin

mulching plants also helps

and in our mild climate

trimming back will ensure compact growth

Echinops bannaticus | Star Frost Gift Voucher This is a very hardyEchinops bannaticus is, in fact, a well behaved Globe Thistle which adds textural interest to a sunny border planting. Plants form a bushy, upright mound of thistly looking leaves, with stems bearing ball shaped spiky silvery white flowers throughout the summer months. The flowers are excellent for both cutting or drying. The leaves are deep green on the upper side and a beautiful grey green on the underside. Attractive to butterflies and bees this