Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 3'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum' plant details

Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: clumping

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: average and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cirsium rivulare is a rare and wonderful perennial with spiny leaves and cool thistle-like flower heads. 'Atropurpureum' has an upright habit, forming a clump of branching, nearly leafless stems with spherical, deep pinkish-red flower buds that open at the top into fuzzy lipstick red flowers. It offers a long bloom season, see-through flower stems, and a unique flower shape valuable for contrasting with other types of inflorescences in the garden. Popular with bees. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Of all the garden worthy thistles, this intensely colored Cirsium is the most coveted. Elevated on upright, branched leafy stems, the densely packed dark crimson flowers have a tidy symmetrical appearance, while beckoning pollinating insects and birds or enhancing cut arrangements. Prickly narrow cut green leaves form a slowly spreading clump that appreciates moisture and works well in a natural-style planting, especially when associated with other opulent blooming perennials like Papaver 'Patty's Plum' or Astrantia 'Moulin Rouge'.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Highly regarded in the Uk and Europe but not well known on this side of the pond but we are trying to correct that. Beautifully grown in Linda McDonald's garden which should be reason enough for anyone to grow it. Coarse and hirsute foliage to 2' with reddish flowers on 4' stems.