Penstemon hybrid | Susan | Beardtongue scribbler Echinops or 'Globe Thistle' is

Echinops or 'Globe Thistle' is a hardy perennial that was developed for the cut flower trade but is also a fantastic structural and non-demanding plant for the border

The leaves vary from green with mahogany streaks and spots to deep pinky red

Great in coastal gardens too

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Its lovely ferny like fresh green foliage forms a mound above which sit masses of yellow spurred blooms which flower from early spring

Penstemon hybrid | Susan | Beardtongue scribbler Echinops or 'Globe Thistle' isSusan is a very cute and compact perennial plant with elegant narrow, evergreen foliage with dainty trumpet shaped flowers of pink and creamy white. Grows to just 60 cm by 60 cm tall and wide, she forms a clump which is easily divided. Plant in sun or part shade and cut back the stems as the flowers fade to encourage more blooms and to keep her in shape she'll show off for you the whole of spring, summer and into autumn! Add compost to the base in