You can sow echinops seed in spring, either in situ or in modules, or if you buy as small plant, dig a generous hole, larger than the pot and add a handful of grit to boost drainage.

Sow 2mm deep into moist well-drained seed compost. Choose a seed tray or pot which is quite deep. Sow seed 30mm apart as they require plenty of space. Ideal temp.

How to Grow Plant Thistle From Seed. Collect seed heads from globe thistle plants in the fall, and remove seeds. You can sow outdoors, where germination will occur naturally in the spring. If starting indoors, stratify seeds in the refrigerator for best germination.

Globe Thistle is a well-behaved perennial for the border, despite its name. Plants form a bushy upright mound of thistly looking grey-green leaves, bearing stems of ball-shaped flowers steel-blue through the summer. Excellent for cutting fresh or drying. Attractive to butterflies.. . . . .364011236295!]0000000000000009783314144631!]