{"product_id":"echinops-veitchs-blue","title":"Echinops 'Veitch's Blue' (1 bulb)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gardeners' favourite, loved for its delightful globes of blue flowers, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEchinops\u003c\/em\u003e 'Veitch's Blue'\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exceptional, fully hardy perennial that is ideal for positioning in the middle, or at the back, of a sunny, well-drained border. These large blue spherical flowerheads are excellent at attracting hoards of bees, butterflies or other insects into your garden. Growing above spiny, leaves, it provides long-lasting interest to your garden displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding outstanding contrast, interest and colour to the summer garden while being trouble-free and low maintenance to grow, this plant creates a striking silhouette to admire. It is ideal for cutting as it flowers more than once in a season and is perfectly suited to cottage gardens, wildlife gardens or gravel gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best results, grow \u003cem\u003eEchinops \u003c\/em\u003e'Veitch's Blue' in a position of full sun (partial shade is tolerated). It will thrive in poor, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils and is tolerant of hot and humid summers. While moisture is required during its growing season, this plant is drought tolerant thereafter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb count per pack: 1 bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA member of the Royal Horticultural Society Plants for Pollinators Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering months: July, August, September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering height: 100cm\/40\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Fully hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to plant: March, April, May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting depth: 10cm\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb spacing: 25cm\/10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil type: Any well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil pH: Acid, Neutral, Alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Full sun, partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WPC Prins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082295882053,"sku":"1011393","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/7eac14c5-echinops-veitch-blue-1-bulb.webp?v=1761657582","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/echinops-veitchs-blue","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}