Onopordium Acanthium
Onopordium Acanthium Scotch Thistle. A basal rosette of grey-green spiny leaves producing branched stems of thistle-like flowers in the second year. Max Height 3m/. Max Spread 1m. Flowers July to August. Beautiful traditional variety ideal as a large specimen in any garden.
Plant in full sun with fertile well drained soil. Hardy.
General Herbaceous & Perennial Planting and care
- Water the pot thoroughly and allow to drain fully.
- Dig a hole twice the size of the pot being planted and fork over the base. Adding some planting compost.
- Remove the pot gently, if well rooted cut off the pot.
- Ensure that the top of the Root ball is level with the surrounding soil.
- Replace the remaining soil and heel in, water the area thoroughly.
- Water regular until established.
- Apply some general fertiliser every spring.
