Cirsium (Plume Thistle) 'Frosted Magic'
Cirsium rivulare
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Add a touch of architectural elegance to your garden with Cirsium 'Frosted Magic'. Unlike traditional weeds, this cultivated plume thistle produces stunning, pure white flower heads above silver-green foliage. It acts as a brilliant vertical accent in sunny borders and is an absolute magnet for bees, butterflies, and other vital pollinators.
Plant Specifications:
- Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
- Supplied As: 1 x 9cm pot
- Eventual Height: 90cm - 120cm
- Eventual Spread: 45cm - 60cm
- Position: Full sun
- Soil Preference: Well-drained, moderately fertile
- RHS Hardiness: H7 (Fully hardy anywhere in the UK)
- Flowering Period: July - September
Bedwen Plants Care Tip: Plant in a sunny, free-draining spot. To encourage a second flush of white thistles late in the season, deadhead the fading blooms promptly.
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Growing Information
| Common Name | Plume Thistle |
|---|---|
| Genus | Cirsium |
| Exposure | Exposed, Sheltered |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand, Clay |
| Soil pH | Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Moist / Well Drained |
| Height (Max.) | 120cm (1.2m) |
| Spread (Max.) | 50cm |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Ideal for... | Cottage Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Prairie Planting, Cut Flowers, Back of Border, Attracting Pollinators, Sunny Spots, Architectural Plants |
| Planting | Thrives in full sun or partial shade in rich, moisture-retentive soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Deadhead regularly to prolong bloomimg. |
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4L, 2L & 1L refer to pot volume in litres. 9cm, 7cm & 5cm refer to pot diameter. These are common terms used in plant retail to indicate the size of a plant root system. Leaf & stem growth on plants varies widely by variety and time of year. Usually, 1L/2L/4L plants can be anywhere between 20-60cm tall & 5/7/9cm plants will be around 10-30cm tall. However, this may be less if the plant is naturally low growing or if it is a herbaceous plant in winter.
Plug plants are small plants grown from seeds or cuttings in cell trays. Their root systems start from about 1cm and the largest plug plants, described as extra-large or jumbo, are usually around 4cm. Plug plants can be great value to buy but they will need some extra care to get them started. We recommend planting each plug plant into its own 7 or 9cm pot (about the size of a standard mug), NOT directly into open ground or large pots. Ensure the pot has plenty of holes underneath and preferably over two tiers for even better drainage.