{"product_id":"bleeding-heart-aurora-5-5","title":"Globe Thistle: 'Ritro Veitch's Blue' - 1 Gal","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"50\"\u003eEchinops ritro ‘Veitch’s Blue’ (Globe Thistle)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bold, upright perennial valued for its distinctive metallic blue, globe-shaped flowers. The plant forms a sturdy clump of deeply lobed, gray-green leaves with silvery undersides that add texture to the garden even before blooming. In mid to late summer, strong stems rise above the foliage bearing round, spiky blue flower heads that create a striking architectural effect in perennial borders. The unusual blooms are highly attractive to bees and butterflies and are excellent for fresh or dried floral arrangements. This hardy plant performs well in prairie gardens and drought-tolerant landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"680\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80–120 cm (32–48 in.). \u003cstrong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–60 cm (18–24 in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"762\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"822\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average to poor, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"888\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead to encourage additional blooms and prevent self-seeding; divide every 3–4 years if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 3–8, suitable for Saskatchewan climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Van Noort","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42136808947767,"sku":"501-370-12","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/3306\/8855\/files\/download_89e350a0-0cd5-4d25-86f2-24b12dfdcac5.jpg?v=1773673438","url":"https:\/\/sherwood-greenhouse-and-gardencentre-ltd.myshopify.com\/products\/bleeding-heart-aurora-5-5","provider":"Sherwood Greenhouse and Garden Centre Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}