Globe Thistle
Echinops ritro
Price comparison:
£7.50 – £9.99
From 5 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
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Prices from 5 retailers across 4 sizes
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Prices last checked: 28 Aug 2026
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| Gardeners Dream | £7.98Price checked 10 days ago | 9cm | View at Gardeners DreamOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Gardeners Dream
Size: 9cm
| Roots Plants | £8.00Out of stockPrice checked 18 days ago | 1L | View at Roots PlantsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Roots Plants
Size: 1L
| Carbeth Plants | £8.48Out of stock | bare root | View at Carbeth PlantsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| YouGarden £5.99 standard delivery. Free over £60 | £9.99Out of stock | bare root | View at YouGardenOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Carbeth Plants
Size: bare root
YouGarden
£5.99 standard delivery. Free over £60
Size: bare root
| Claire Austin Hardy Plants £5.50 standard delivery | £7.50Out of stock | Check retailer for size | View at Claire Austin Hardy PlantsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Claire Austin Hardy Plants
£5.50 standard delivery
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Prices last checked: 28 Aug 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 £9.99 depending on pot size and retailer. The cheapest price is currently at Claire Austin Hardy Plants at £7.50. Prices are checked nightly across 5 UK nurseries.
Where can I buy Globe Thistle online in the UK?
You can buy Globe Thistle from 5 UK nurseries including Claire Austin Hardy Plants, Gardeners Dream, Roots Plants. 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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