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Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum'

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Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum'

Deep red thistle flowers held above typical thistle-like foliage. Very attractive to bees. Very good garden plant. To 1.2m. Hardy

Size

£ 5.50
In stock - more than 30
RHS AGM Pollinators

Description

Deep red flowers appear from mid to late summer on tall stems. Very attractive to bees. Works well in domestic garden borders and naturalistic schemes. To 1.2m. Hardy

At A Glance

Common Name Brook thistle
Type Hardy Perennial
Height over 1.2m
Colour pink
Spread Rate moderate
Flowering mid summer
Soil Type moist,normal,drained
Aspect part-shade,sun
Pollination Attractive to pollinators

Sue's Notes

Such a popular plant for good reason!