Cirsium rivulare 'Trevor's Felley Find'PBR
plume thistle 'Trevor's Felley Find'
A clump-forming perennial to 1.2m high with downy purple-tinged stems, silvery green basal leaves and pincushion-like violet-purple flowerheads in summer, and further flushes if deadheaded; the flowers are good for pollinators, and if the last flowers are allowed to remain, the seed heads may provide food for finches
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Grey Silver Purple | Green Grey Silver | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green Grey Silver Purple | Purple | Green Grey Silver | |
Autumn | Green Grey Silver Purple | Green Grey Silver | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Cirsium may be biennials or perennials with spiny leaves and typical thistle-type flower-heads
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in full sun in moist but well-drained soil; will tolerate drier conditions and partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division from autumn to spring or by root cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Wildlife gardens
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required except deadheading to prolong the flowering season
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be affected by powdery mildews
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