Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum'
- Perennial
- Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
- 100-120 cm high
- Red to dark red flowers
- Valuable foliage plant
Garden use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Characteristics
| Height | 100 - 120 cm |
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| Flowering time | June - July |
| Flower colour | Purplered, Crimson |
| Growth habit | Wide, Ascending |
| Hardiness | down to about -25°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny |
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| Soil | Pervious, Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum' |
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| Genus | Cirsium |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Common names | NL: distel |
| Awards | Award of Garden Merit (AGM) |
| Origin | Europe, South |