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CIRSIUM rivulare 'Atropurpureum'

Commonly known as Brook thistle, Ornamental thistle

Tall, deep crimson thistle knobs held over a rosette of foliage over a very long season

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Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

individually £12.50 each, 3+ £10.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

1.5 to 2 Litre - 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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Red - deep crimson
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)
Full sun
Additional Features - 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.
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Leaf Colour (if not green) - Purple -
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly