Echinops ritro Veitch's Blue Flower Plants String of Pearls contrasting beautifully with the mid-green

contrasting beautifully with the mid-green foliage

surrounded by a single row of purple-red petals that sometimes appear almost black

sprouting broccoli has an exceptional flavour and texture

With sturdy stems these mid-to-late season blooms are peony-like and have a subtle fragrance

The leaves develop splits and holes as the plant matures

Echinops ritro Veitch's Blue Flower Plants String of Pearls contrasting beautifully with the mid-greenSteely blue flowers above silvery green foliage during summer. The bees and butterflies cant resist this plant and the flowers are great for cutting. Grow in well drained soil in sun or part shade.