{"product_id":"echinops-ritro-9cm-potted","title":"Echinops ritro","description":"\u003cp\u003eEchinops ritro, the globe thistle, is a statuesque perennial grown for its round, steel-blue flower heads. These spiky spheres sit on branching grey stems above deeply cut, spiny leaves that are green above and silvery beneath. Growing to around a metre or more, it is ideal for the middle or back of a sunny border, gravel and prairie-style planting, and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun in well-drained soil; it thrives in poor, dry ground and is fully hardy. It has a deep tap root, so choose its position carefully as established plants resent being moved. Deadhead to prevent self-seeding, or leave seed heads for birds and winter structure. The nectar-rich flowers are very popular with bees and butterflies and dry well. Wear gloves, as the leaves are prickly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lincspplants","offers":[{"title":"9cm Potted","offer_id":54539569365339,"sku":"ECHIO-RIT-9CMPOT","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0861\/1590\/9979\/files\/Echinopsritro01.jpg?v=1756293919","url":"https:\/\/www.lincsplants.com\/products\/echinops-ritro-9cm-potted","provider":"Lincspplants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}