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Cirsium japonicum Rose Beauty - Japanese Thistl

Cirsium japonicum Rose Beauty
Japanese Thistle

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A herbaceous perennial with spectacular flowering. Large round bracts are topped with soft pink to magenta, hairy heads. An easy-to-grow countryside plant.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
1 m
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time January to February, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Cirsium japonicum 'Rose Beauty' is a variety of Japanese thistle with exceptional flowering, large round bracts topped with soft pink to magenta hairy heads.

 

 

The generous inflorescences of this asteraceae can reach up to 5 cm (2in) in diameter, and proudly stand from August to September on a long stem with very few leaves that can exceed one metre. The deciduous, dark green leaves with a blue tint, are alternate, entire, and not very prickly. In fact, this variety of thistle has the fewest spines.

 

The 'Rose Beauty' Japanese thistle likes all types of soil, preferably dry, and thrives in full sun in the company of Echinacea and Rudbeckias, for example. Experiment with colours and feathery grasses such as feather reed grass or introduce this thistle in a slightly tame meadow to give it a bit of spice. You can make bouquets of dried or fresh flowers; this way, you will avoid self-seeding and promote flower regrowth at the end of the season. This variety is not invasive.

 

 

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Cirsium japonicum Rose Beauty - Japanese Thistl (Flowering) Flowering
Cirsium japonicum Rose Beauty - Japanese Thistl (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time June to August
Inflorescence Panicle
Flower size 3 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Cirsium

Species

japonicum

Cultivar

Rose Beauty

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Japanese Thistle

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Plant Cirsium japonicum 'Rose beauty' in any well-drained soil in the sun. The company of other perennials is not a problem to it.

Planting period

Best planting time January to February, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-draining

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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