Thistle Garden Flower. 26092019 Thistle seedlings germinate in empty unshaded soil. 08032021 Thistles are flowering plants characterised by their sharp prickles some are common weeds but many can be great additions to UK gardens.
08032021 Thistles are flowering plants characterised by their sharp prickles some are common weeds but many can be great additions to UK gardens. Pulling them may leave a portion of root behind which will re-sprout in time. Garden World Images uses cookies according to our Privacy Policy.
Favor planting in fall with a mix of garden soil and soil mix.
The flowers of thistles are typically shades of pink lavender and purple sometimes theyre white and some species have yellow or red flowers. Its spherical blue blooms are arresting in the summer border but unlike some eye-catching flowers globe thistle plants are drought tolerant deer resistant and an important source of nectar for butterflies and bees. Flowering June to September. When purchased in containers or nursery pots plant it in spring or at the beginning of summer you wont have any problems.