Cirsium rivulare Atropurpureum

Rivulare means ‘growing by a stream’, though this highly sought after Cirsium will tolerate drier conditions.  Blooms almost all year round.  During winter cold it has a rest then starts afresh in the spring.  Crimson thistles, resembling miniature doorknobs, are held high over a rosette of spiny foliage.  A real bee magnet.  Prefers sun in moist soil.  Height 100cm (40”).  Spread 60cm (24”).  Hardy perennial.  Delivery May onwards. 

• Flower Colour: Red
• Aspect: Sun or Partial Shade
• Flowering Time: Spring
• Flowering Time: Summer
• Flowering Time: Autumn
• Hardiness: Hardy Perennial
• Height: 100cm (40")
• Spread: 60cm (24")
• Delivery: May onwards
• Quantity: 5 young plants
• Flowering Time: Long Flowering
• Other: Bees And Butterflies
• Other: Moist Soil
• Other: Foliage/Stem/Fruit Interest