Watering: Echinops is fairly drought-tolerant. Once the plant is established, it should perform great without any supplemental watering. However, during its first season of growth and directly after being planted, it should be watered regularly until it is established.

Can you split Echinops?

Echinops will self-seed freely and you can collect seed in autumn. Alternatively you can divide plants in autumn or spring, or take root cuttings when dormant. … Some echinops can be propagated by division in spring and autumn.

How do you divide a globe thistle?

Growing globe thistle from clump division is the fastest way to get flowers. Divide the basal growth away in spring from plants that are at least 3 years old. You may also take 2- to 3-inch (5-7.5 cm.) root cuttings in spring to start new plants.