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    CIRSIUM

    Commonly known as Brooke thistle, Ornamental thistle

    Genus of about 200 species of  biennial and perennial plume thistles, mostly considered as weeds, from a variety of habitats throughout northern temperate regions.

    Some are invasive spreading by means of rhizomes or by windblown seeds.

    All are important wildlife plants for insects and birds. Of the 9 or so species native to the UK the most common are Creeping, arvense and Spear, vulgare.

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    • Good to know
      A form of the native Melancholy thistle, so-called because the immature flowers heads droop.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Mildew
    • Place of origin
      Europe
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
      With pink tips
    • White
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • 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, non-spiny, dark green leaves to 45cm (18in) long, softly hairy. Tall, branching plant from rosettes in early spring. Produces thistle-like flower heads 3cm (1¼in) across
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      1.2m (4ft)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60cm (24in)
       
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    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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    £3.00
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    £6.00
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