With the most gorgeous balls of spikey( yet soft) blooms  which are a perfect dried flower and add great height to the garden border.
 
When to Sow: Aug - Nov & Feb - May

HOW TO SOW ECHINOPS: 
Sow thinly onto trays or pots of moist compost and cover with a sprinke of soil. Ideal temp 20°C.  Transplant when large enough to handle and grow on, planting out when all risk of frost has passed.
 
Classification: Perennial
Expert Level:  Easy to Grow
Germination Time: 2  Wks 
 
Flowering Time:Jul - Aug
Site: Full/ Partial Sun
Soil Type: Chalk/ Sand/ Loam
Soil Acidity: All Types
Moisture: Well drained
Care: Cut down in autumn or leave for the bords and other wildlife. They also look great in the garden border over winter adding structure and height.
Use: Garden borders, Cut flowers, Dried
Harvest: For drying, cut when the globe begins to show some color but before the onset of  flowering. For fresh use, cut as required.
Days to Maturity:  N/A
 
Vase Life: Everlasting
Height:1m
Plant Spacing:  30cm