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  • CIRSIUM rivulare 'Atropurpureum'
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    CIRSIUM rivulare 'Atropurpureum'

    Commonly known as Brook thistle, Ornamental thistle

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    Tall, deep crimson thistle knobs held over a rosette of foliage over a very long season
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch
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    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
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    • Good to know
      Non-invasive. Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies and other insects. Flowering can be prolonged by deadheading. A favourite at Chelsea.
    • Pests & Diseases
      mildew.
    • Place of origin
      Central Europe into Russia, southwestern Europe.
    • Red
      Deep crimson
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Fully hardy
    • Purple
    • Height
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Spreading, clump-forming perennial. Oblong-lance-shaped, prickly, dark-green leaves to 45cm (18in) long, softly hairy beneath. Tall, branching plant from rosettes in early spring. Produces thistle-like flowerheads 3cm (1¼in) across.
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      1.2m (4ft)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60cm (24in)
       
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