Echinops ritro Veitch's Blue
Echinops ritro Veitch's Blue
Price comparison:
£5.90 – £7.50
From 2 UK retailers
Echinops ritro Veitch's Blue is a rewarding perennial for UK gardens, flowering from July and August. Reaching about 1.2m, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Valued by gardeners for being major bee plant.
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 last checked: 27 Aug 2026
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| Farmer Gracy Flat rate per order. Free over £50. Ships from Netherlands | £5.90Out of stock | bare root | View at Farmer GracyOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Farmer Gracy
Flat rate per order. Free over £50. Ships from Netherlands
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: 27 Aug 2026
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Plant Information
About this plant
Echinops ritro Veitch's Blue is a rewarding perennial for UK gardens, flowering from July and August. Reaching about 1.2m, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Valued by gardeners for being major bee plant.
Latin Name
Echinops ritro Veitch's Blue
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 Echinops ritro Veitch's Blue cost in the UK?
Echinops ritro Veitch's Blue prices in the UK range from £5.90 to £7.50 depending on pot size and retailer. The cheapest price is currently at Farmer Gracy at £5.90. Prices are checked nightly across 2 UK nurseries.
Where can I buy Echinops ritro Veitch's Blue online in the UK?
You can buy Echinops ritro Veitch's Blue from 2 UK nurseries including Farmer Gracy, Claire Austin Hardy Plants. ComparePlants.uk compares prices across all of them so you can find the best deal.
What is the scientific name for Echinops ritro Veitch's Blue?
The scientific name for Echinops ritro Veitch's Blue is Echinops ritro Veitch's Blue.
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