{"product_id":"echinops-globe-thistle-ritro-blue-seed","title":"Echinops (Globe Thistle) - Ritro Blue Seed","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpiky blue\/indigo globe shaped flower heads that give great texture and whimsy to any garden and bouquet! They work well in bouquets and arrangements to add a pop of that demanded navy blue and they also make great dried flowers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBe careful - the globes can be a bit prickly as you work with them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Seeds per Packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\/Hardiness: \u003c\/strong\u003ePerennial in Zones 3 to 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun with tolerance of partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\" - 36\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-21 days at 18-24°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTransplant (\u003cem\u003erecommended\u003c\/em\u003e): Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost, transplant to the garden once all threat of frost has passed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDirect Seeding: (not recommended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spacing up to 24\" apart. Divide every few years to prevent overcrowding. Tolerant of poor soil conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFresh: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHarvest when globes are blue but before shedding pollen. Adding flower preservative in their water will prolong their vase life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDried: Harvest the same as for fresh use and hang to air dry. If harvested when too late, the globes are more prone to shattering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lily Stone Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47155772457196,"sku":"201933","price":6.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/6930\/9354\/products\/echinops.jpg?v=1609781258","url":"https:\/\/shop.lilystonegardens.com\/products\/echinops-globe-thistle-ritro-blue-seed","provider":"Lily Stone Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}