Platinum Blue Globe Thistle Cactus creating an elegant and eye-catching

creating an elegant and eye-catching floral display

pendulous clusters of bell-shaped flowers open in deep pink to red tones

and the shrub's layered shape gives borders a more finished

then water during extended dry periods as needed

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Platinum Blue Globe Thistle Cactus creating an elegant and eye-catchingPlatinum Blue Globe Thistle (Echinops ruthenicus 'Platinum Blue') Platinum Blue Globe Thistle is a tough, sun loving perennial that adds bold, architectural color with electric blue flower spheres held on silvery stems. It brings a clean, modern look to borders while also supporting pollinators through the heart of summer. Once established, it handles heat and dry spells with less babysitting than many bloomers, especially in well drained soil. If you