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• USA customers please see the shipping information below
GIANT GLOBE THISTLE
The largest of the globe thistles, the Giant Globe Thistle produces enormous tennis-ball sized globes! The seeds have been specially selected from plants producing these massive flowers. The blue globes are completely round and intriguing. They attract butterflies, and are excellent for drying. Plants are easy to grow, drought tolerant, disease resistant, and will grow in poor soils. Plants form tidy clumps, and are not invasive.
Common Name: Giant Globe Thistle
Botanical Name: Echinops bannaticus 'The Giant', specially selected seeds
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 3-9
Height: 24"-36"
Location: Sun or part sun
Multiple packs can be ordered by adjusting the quantity above, or combine shipping with other seeds we offer! https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/truesourceseeds?sort_order=date_desc
GERMINATION
As with many perennial seeds, these seeds can benefit from a period of moist cold to help them break dormancy. This is done by giving them a cold 'winter' period (artificial or natural), and then a warming to simulate 'spring', and time to grow! Here's how this can be done:
Obtain a planting container that has holes in the bottom for excess water to drain. Place the seeds just under the surface of your growing medium, and water. Place your container in a cold area (but not freezing, perhaps a refrigerator) for 4-6 weeks. Once the cold period is completed, place the container at room temperature for them to germinate. Be sure to keep the soil moist during this entire germination period. Seedlings will sprout a few weeks, or occasionally several months, after the warming period.
CANADA SHIPPING
Flat-rate combined shipping for all seeds, any items, or multiples of the same item. Click the "Ferri Seeds" link to see our unique selection. Our storefront also contains a search bar (left side of page, after clicking the Ferri Seeds link), so you can find exactly what you are looking for. https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/ferriseeds?
Please be sure that your shipping address is accurate and complete, so that you will receive your seeds without delay, and most of all we really want to make sure you receive your seeds!
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UNITED STATES SHIPPING
Ferri Seeds ships to the USA! We ship there regularly and are familiar with how to get your seeds over the border safely to you. Unfortunately we cannot sell seeds to USA through the Etsy platform. Etsy rules don't allow anyone outside of the USA, to sell seeds to the USA. This is an Etsy rule only. We do ship to USA, just not through Etsy. All of us here at Ferri Seeds are very sorry for the inconvenience.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
Sorry we do not ship internationally on any of our sites.
LIMITED SUPPLY
Shop early for best selection! Due to inventory shortages, and increased demand worldwide, many seeds sell out quickly and we may not be able to obtain more for some time. Thank you for your understanding.
IMPORTANT
Your seeds are best planted right away. If you are not able to, they are best stored in a plastic zipper bag and placed in a dry cold location or refrigerator until you are ready to plant them. Be sure they are clearly labelled.
Do not eat the seeds or any part of the plants that they produce. Due to the fact that about 80% of all plant species are not edible (contain toxins/poisons of some kind) these are likely to be poisonous. Ornamental use only.
CONTACT & QUESTIONS
We are open Monday to Friday, and usually respond within a few hours, or by next day at the latest! We pride ourselves on providing superior customer service, and quality seeds for your gardens!
"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow." ~ Audrey Hepburn
