Seed no. 729T
Cirsium japonicum, 'Rose Beauty'
Japanese Thistle, Plumed Thistles
£2.85
In stock · approx. 50 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
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Germination
Sow directly in spring or autumn. Sow 3mm deep into prepared soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Germination takes 15-18 days approx. at 20°C. Keep moist at all times. Thin as required. Can be started under glass earlier if desired and transplanted out after danger of frost has passed.
Growing
Prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Can tolerate some dryness and partial shade.
Cultivation
Will self-seed freely. Deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season.
| Genus | Cirsium |
|---|---|
| Species | japonicum |
| Family | Compositae/Asteraceae |
| Common name | Japanese Thistle, Plumed Thistles |
| Seed number | 729T |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Colour | Pink/Rose |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade, Sheltered |
| Soil type | Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 0.3m |
| Sow | Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Flowers | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Seeds per packet | 50 |
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