Welcome to our plant database launched in March 2017.

The purpose of this database is to share information about plants you may wish to grow and inspire you to make creative choices about your garden. It is a constantly evolving resource so you will find more information and images each time you visit.

Please note this does not reflect our current stock. We have an extensive, constantly changing selection of varieties at all times so please contact us before visiting if you have a specific plant in mind.

Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum'

Genus: Cirsium
Species: rivulare
Variety: 'Atropurpureum'
Plant Type: Perennial

A favourite plant at the Chelsea flower show for years, it bears lots of tall stems of rich crimson thistle-like flowers above lower clumps of (non prickly) dark foliage in early and mid summer. A fantastic plant for encouraging bees into your garden.

Characteristics

Foliage:	Herbaceous
Hardiness:	Hardy
Useage:	Border, Meadow

Colour

Flower:	Crimson
Foliage:	Green

Aspect

Sun:	Sun or light shade
Soil:	Any reasonable soil

Size

Height and Spread:

1.2m by 45m

Planting & Care

Water thoroughly before planting

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