Brook Thistle

25% off 5 litre plant - was £14.95, now £11.20Spectacular, deep crimson thistles borne on erect stems in July and August above spiny, dark green leaves. This handsome, towering thistle is a valuable addition to a summer garden and looks very at home in a wildflower meadow. Although the plant will tolerate dry conditions and partial shade, it does best in a moist, sunny border.Position: full sunSoil: moist, well-drainedRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: July and AugustFlowers: deep crimsonHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Divide plants from autumn to spring and remove old flower heads by cutting back to the ground in autumn to prevent self-seedingThis plant is featured in the Tom Stuart Smith Border. Click here to view the ready-made border design
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