Cirsium rivulare 'Trevors Felley Find' (PBR)
brook thistle (syn. Trevors Blue Wonder)
Stunning ornamental thistle for a sunny garden but not with blue flowers as the name implies, but a deep rich purple. These...
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Plant description
Stunning ornamental thistle for a sunny garden but not with blue flowers as the name implies, but a deep rich purple. These gorgeous flowerheads either grow singly, or in clusters of 2 or 3 on tall straight stems above long dark green, prickly edged leaves. Loved by butterflies and bees alike, these flowerheads fade to a form a lovely seed head in the autumn garden.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
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- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
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- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Cirsium rivulare Trevors Felley Find (PBR):
Divide congested plants from autumn to spring and cut back to the ground in autumn to prevent self-seeding.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
