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Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue'

Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue' is a striking perennial valued for its steel blue globe shaped flowers held on strong upright stems. Well suited to New Zealand gardens, it flowers through summer and adds bold architectural interest to borders. This variety is ideal for gardeners wanting a hardy low maintenance plant that delivers colour texture and excellent cut flower value.

Echinops 'Ritro Veitchs' Blue' plants with stunning blue flowers.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Perennials
Height:90 cm
Spread:50 cm
Flowering time:Spring, Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku17020

How to grow Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue' in NZ

To grow Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue' in NZ, plant it in a sunny position with free draining soil. It prefers drier conditions and does not tolerate heavy wet soils. Planting in spring or autumn allows good establishment. Water during the first season, then only during prolonged dry periods. Full sun encourages compact growth and the best flower colour.

Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue' care tips

Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue' is very easy to care for once established. Avoid overwatering and heavy feeding, as this can reduce flowering strength. Feed lightly in spring if required. Deadhead spent flowers to tidy plants or leave seed heads for winter interest. Cut plants back to ground level in late autumn or winter as growth dies back.

Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue' size, spacing, and growth rate

Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue' typically grows to around 80 to 100 cm tall and spreads about 40 to 50 cm wide. Space plants approximately 50 cm apart to allow airflow and strong upright growth. It has a moderate growth rate, forming clumps that increase steadily each season under good conditions.

Landscaping uses for Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue'

Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue' is ideal for mixed borders cottage gardens and dry garden planting schemes. The bold blue flower heads provide contrast alongside grasses and softer flowering perennials. It works well as a feature plant or planted in groups for greater impact. The flowers are excellent for fresh and dried arrangements.

Why buy Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue' from The Plant Company?

When you buy Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue' from The Plant Company, you are choosing NZ’s most trusted plant nursery. Our plants are grown for New Zealand conditions and selected for strength and performance. We supply healthy well established plants, provide expert growing advice, and offer reliable nationwide delivery so you can plant with confidence.

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