{"product_id":"echinops-ritro","title":"Echinops ritro","description":"\u003cp\u003eEchinops ritro has a naturally sculptural presence that instantly lifts a planting scheme, bringing crisp form and cool colour to the summer garden. Its tight, steel-blue flower spheres sit on upright, branching stems above deeply cut, silvery-green foliage, creating a striking contrast that works beautifully in borders, gravel gardens, and naturalistic plant beds. The blooms are a magnet for bees and butterflies, adding a clean, structural accent that stands out beautifully in any planting scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a tough, reliable herbaceous perennial, Globe Thistle thrives in well-drained soil and copes happily with poorer ground, full sun and drier conditions once established. It’s wonderfully low-maintenance, returning each year with its signature blue globes and sturdy habit, and even the dried seedheads bring winter interest and support for garden wildlife. Whether used to add height, texture, or a touch of wild elegance, Echinops ritro is a dependable performer that earns its place in any garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GardenersDream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":59220368359758,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_ECHRIT_9CM","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"2L pot","offer_id":59220368392526,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_ECHRIT_2L","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/00_GardenersDream_Echinops_ritro.jpg?v=1776162575","url":"https:\/\/www.gardenersdream.co.uk\/products\/echinops-ritro","provider":"Gardeners Dream","version":"1.0","type":"link"}