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Product Description
Echinops Ritro Flower Seeds – Compact Growth, Heirloom & GMO Free Seeds for Home Garden
Add unique texture and striking blue blooms to your garden with Echinops Ritro Flower seeds. This heirloom variety features compact, globe-shaped flowers that are perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. GMO-free and easy to grow, Echinops Ritro is ideal for gardeners seeking low-maintenance plants that offer long-lasting visual appeal.
Features & Specifications:
Variety: Echinops Ritro
Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
Growth Habit: Compact, bushy
Blooming Season: Summer to early autumn
Height: 18–36 inches (45–90 cm)
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
Sowing Time: Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost passes.
Depth: Sow seeds lightly ¼ inch (0.5–1 cm) deep in seed-starting mix or garden soil.
Spacing: Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) apart for optimal growth.
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist until seedlings establish. Once established, Echinops Ritro tolerates moderate drought.
Care: Provide full sun and well-drained soil. Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

Life Cycle
Perennial flowering plant
Planting Season
Spring planting season
Growth Habit
Upright clumping growth
Flavor Profile
Non edible plant
Plant Characteristics
Blue globe blooms
Use
Ornamental border plant
Growing Conditions
Sunny dry soils
Harvest Advantages
Long lasting blooms
Plant Resistance
Drought tolerant plant
Scientific Name: Echinops ritro
Seed Names
Globe Thistle Seeds
Seed Type
Heirloom GMO free
Echinops ritro, commonly known as Globe Thistle, is a striking perennial flower admired for its round, spiky blue blooms. The plant produces tall stems with globe-shaped flowers that attract bees and butterflies, making it a favorite for pollinator gardens. It thrives in sunny locations with well-drained soil and adds architectural interest to garden borders and flower beds.
Light Requirement
Full sun exposure
Planting Depth
¼ inch deep
Sowing Method
Direct outdoor sowing
Plant Spacing
18–24 inches apart
Days to Maturity
120–150 days
Soil Preparation
Cold stratification needed
Hardiness Zones
Zones 3–9
Water Needs
Low moderate watering
Planting Season
Early spring sowing
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 200 sq ft
500
Up to 1000 sq ft
1000
Up to 2000 sq ft