Daucus carota 'Dara' | Chocolate Lace Flower The country dairy of an edwardian lady Echinops or 'Globe Thistle' is

Echinops or 'Globe Thistle' is a hardy perennial that was developed for the cut flower trade but is also a fantastic structural and non-demanding plant for the border

Plant in humus rich soil but good drainage is essential

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with the flower's stems standing proud of the clump at around 1

and change to a tan colour giving the autumn garden a very attractive look

Daucus carota 'Dara' | Chocolate Lace Flower The country dairy of an edwardian lady Echinops or 'Globe Thistle' isIn a mix of plummy, pink and white tones, this airy, elegant umbellifer is the perfect filler foliage plant for any vase. Think of this as similar to a Queen Anne's Lace or Bishops Flower rather than as a carrot as it certainly doesn't have an edible root to speak of. Perfect in the border for attracting beneficial insects and bees. Great for a cottage garden. A biennial best treated as an annual. Likes full sun. A fabulous plant that I would never be