Whether obviously megalomaniacal or modestly small - the globe thistles stand out with their steel blue flower balls and are hard to miss. But the globe thistle leads a sad existence on its own. It's much more exciting to combine them, but correctly
Which plants do globe thistles best combine with?
To combine the globe thistle, perennials with panicle flowers, umbel flowers or flat cup flowers as well as drought-resistant plants such as coneflower, yarrow or gypsophila are suitable. White globe thistles harmonize with blue, purple and red flowering perennials, blue ones with white, red or yellow flowers.
Which other flower shapes suit the globe thistle?
Perennials that havepanicle flowersorumbel flowers go well with thistle. They also look great next to flat basket flowers. The flower balls of the globe thistle are beautifully contrasted. This allows impressive highlights to be created in the bed that attract attention.
Which other perennials do globe thistles harmonize with?
Not only perennials with different flower shapes, but also those withsimilar location requirements, go well with globe thistle. Plants that feel just as comfortable in dry conditions as globe thistles are therefore suitable as planting partners. These include, among others:
- Coneflower
- Yarrow
- Alant
- Gypsophila
- Steppe Sage
- Magnificent candle
- Stone quendel
- Prairie Candle
- Catnip
- Girl's Eye
- Purple Scabious
- Scented Nettle
- torch lily
In addition, plants from the same genus are also suitable, such as milk thistle. In addition, globe thistles look wonderful in combination with grasses and usually take on the main role.
Which location should the globe thistle's planting partners like?
If you are looking for planting partners for the globe thistle, you should choose those that also prefer a full sun location. Globe thistles like it bright, warm and protected.
The substrate continues to play a crucial role. Since globe thistles grow best indry, rather barren and well-drained soil, the plants in the neighborhood should have similar preferences. Stone beds and prairie beds, for example, are perfect for globe thistles. Be on the lookout for plants available for rock and prairie garden plantings.
What is important when setting the planting partners for the globe thistle?
First of all, the planting partners should not be incompetitionwith the globe thistle and displace it. It is also crucial that you can get along with this perennial and hardy plant and be able to assert yourself. Since the globe thistles tend to self-sow, the planting partners should be able to tolerate this. Last but not least, depending on the globe thistle variety, you should attach importance to an appropriate planting distance.
How do you combine white globe thistle varieties?
Among the Echinops, the two white-flowering varieties 'Arctic Glow' and 'Star Frost' are extremely popular and ideal for combinations withblue,violetandred flowering perennials.
How can blue globe thistle varieties be best combined?
The steel blue flower bearers of the globe thistles 'Taplow Blue', 'Blue Glow' and 'Veitchs Blue', which are at the top of the bees' menu, are perfect for planting partners who arewhite,redoryellow produce flowers.
Tip
Planting large and small globe thistles
The large varieties of globe thistles can appear wonderfully next to smaller perennials. They should rather be planted individually. The smaller globe thistle varieties look most spectacular in groups.
