Globe Thistle
Echinops ritro
Price comparison:
£7.50 – £12.50
From 6 UK retailers
Globe Thistle is a herbaceous perennial that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Growing to about 1.2m, it flowers from July and August. A favourite with bees and other pollinators.
Sun
☀️ Full Sun
Water
💧 Low (Well-drained)
Hardiness
🌡️ H7 (Fully Hardy)
Size
📏 1.2m tall × 45cm wide
Flowers
🌸 jul,aug
Wildlife
🐝 Major bee plant
Compare Prices
Prices from 6 retailers across 3 sizes
Prices shown are for different pot sizes — compare within size groups for accurate savings
Prices last checked: 8 May 2026
Prices exclude delivery. Check retailer for final price.
Retailers shown in order of price — lowest first within each size group.
| Gardeners Dream | £9.99 | 9cm | View at Gardeners DreamOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Van Meuwen £5.99 standard delivery | £9.99 | bare root | View at Van MeuwenOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| YouGarden £5.99 standard delivery. Free over £60 | £9.99 | bare root | View at YouGardenOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Farmer Gracy Flat rate per order. Free over £50. Ships from Netherlands | £12.50 | bare root | View at Farmer GracyOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Van Meuwen
£5.99 standard delivery
Size: bare root
YouGarden
£5.99 standard delivery. Free over £60
Size: bare root
Farmer Gracy
Flat rate per order. Free over £50. Ships from Netherlands
Size: bare root
| Claire Austin Hardy Plants £5.50 standard delivery | £7.50 | Check retailer for size | View at Claire Austin Hardy PlantsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Crocus £5.99 flat rate per order | £9.74 | Check retailer for size | View at CrocusOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Claire Austin Hardy Plants
£5.50 standard delivery
Size: Check retailer for size
Crocus
£5.99 flat rate per order
Size: Check retailer for size
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Prices last checked: 8 May 2026
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Plant Information
About this plant
Globe Thistle is a herbaceous perennial that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Growing to about 1.2m, it flowers from July and August. A favourite with bees and other pollinators.
Latin Name
Echinops ritro
Family
Hardiness Zone
H7
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full-sun
Water Needs
low
Flowering Season
jul,aug
Mature Height
1.2m
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Globe Thistle cost in the UK?
Globe Thistle prices in the UK range from £7.50 to £12.50 depending on pot size and retailer. The cheapest price is currently at Claire Austin Hardy Plants at £7.50. Prices are checked nightly across 6 UK nurseries.
Where can I buy Globe Thistle online in the UK?
You can buy Globe Thistle from 6 UK nurseries including Claire Austin Hardy Plants, Van Meuwen, YouGarden. ComparePlants.uk compares prices across all of them so you can find the best deal.
What is the scientific name for Globe Thistle?
The scientific name for Globe Thistle is Echinops ritro.
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