Dipsacus fullonum (Teasel)
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0.3m max. spread |
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1.8m max. height |
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1-2 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Dipsacus fullonum
Other names: Teasel
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Genus: Dipsacus
Species: D. fullonum - D. fullonum is a tall biennial loved by wildlife. It has spiny toothed leaves and pink flower heads held on upright stems in summer, followed by spiky, brown seed heads.
Dipsacus fullonum is: Deciduous
Flower: Pink in Summer
Foliage: Green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming
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Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Dipsacus fullonum (Teasel) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 0.3m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in free-draining soil in sun or light shade. Leave seed heads for wildlife to enjoy and for winter interest.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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