Cirsium rivulare Atropurpureum - Plume Thistle
Cirsium rivulare Atropurpureum - Plume Thistle
Cirsium rivulare Atropurpureum - Plume Thistle
Cirsium rivulare Atropurpureum - Plume Thistle
Cirsium rivulare Atropurpureum - Plume Thistle
Cirsium rivulare Atropurpureum - Plume Thistle
Cirsium rivulare Atropurpureum - Plume Thistle
Cirsium rivulare Atropurpureum - Plume Thistle
Cirsium rivulare Atropurpureum - Plume Thistle
Cirsium rivulare Atropurpureum - Plume Thistle
Cirsium rivulare Atropurpureum - Plume Thistle
Cirsium rivulare Atropurpureum
Plume Thistle
The 2 young plants arrived in a sorry state. Not sure if they will take.
Stéphanie, 18/11/2023
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Description
The Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum' is a herbaceous perennial that offers spectacular flowering with large globular bracts topped with hairy magenta to crimson heads. It is a beautiful variety that combines the charm of a wild plant with the vibrant colours we love to have in the garden.
The Cirsiums are thistles from the Asteraceae family. The red colour of the heads gives a unique touch to this thistle; these flower heads can reach 3 cm (1in) in diameter and are grouped at the top of stems that can exceed 1 m (3ft) in height. The foliage is deciduous dark green; the laminae are widely divided, slightly pubescent and bordered by thorns.
This particularly hardy perennial tolerates very wet conditions and heavy, waterlogged soils even in winter; it simply requires a good sunny location. This tall and wild thistle adds a bit of spice to a somewhat tame meadow. Feel free to create bouquets of flowers, whether dry or fresh; this will prevent spontaneous sowing and promote late-season flowering. This variety is not invasive.
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Foliage
Plant habit
Botanical data
Cirsium
rivulare
Atropurpureum
Asteraceae
Plume Thistle
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant the Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum' in a sunny location in moist to wet soil. It prefers heavy soils that never dry out and is often found near water sources. Add organic soil improver at the time of planting as it thrives in rich soils. Well-rotted leaf compost will do the trick. Thistles tend to self-seed, so cut the flowers before they become fruit to limit their spread.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.