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BERKHEYA purpurea
Commonly known as South African thistle
Striking South African thistle with large purplish-white flowers and large silvery-grey leaves with cottony-white undersides
(UK Delivery Only)
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - butterflies. -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
South Africa (Eastern Cape, Natal). -
White
Purplish white -
Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
40-75cm (16-30in) -
Spread
50-80 (20-32in)
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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.Rosette-forming perennial with spiny, mid-green basal leaves to 45cm (18in) long. Flowerheads 7cm (3in) across.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size40-75cm (16-30in)
50-80 (20-32in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Against a wall
Full sun
Berkheya purpurea - Growing Guide
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