Cirsium riv. 'Trevors Blue Wonder' - 5 Ltr pot

Description
The Thistle 'Trevor´s Blue Wonder' (Cirsium rivulare) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces purple-violet, basket-shaped flowers from July to August. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and grows to a width of approx. 40 cm. The Thistle 'Trevor´s Blue Wonder' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cirsium rivulare 'Trevor's Felley Find'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Thistle 'Trevor´s Blue Wonder' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Thistle 'Trevor´s Blue Wonder' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Thistle 'Trevor´s Blue Wonder' sets beautiful accents together with: Meadow iris, Bright trollflower.

Flower
Cirsium rivulare 'Trevor´s Blue Wonder' forms basket-shaped, purple-violet flowers from July.

Use
Pruning, bee pasture, stream, natural garden