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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.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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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
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)With pink tips -
White
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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HerbaceousEarly 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
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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
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
60cm (24in)
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Cirsium - Growing Guide
