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Cirsium purpuratum (Fuji thistle)
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1m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Cirsium purpuratum
Other names
Fuji thistle, Cnicus purpuratus
Genus
Cirsium Cirsium
Species
C. purpuratum - C. purpuratum is a relatively short-lived, clump-forming perennial with deeply lobed to pinnate, spiny, toothed, mid- to grey-green leaves and erect stems bearing nodding, spherical, purple to purple-pink flower heads from late summer into autumn.
Cirsium purpuratum is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
Purple-pink, Purple in Summer; Purple-pink, Purple in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
If self-seeding becomes a problem, cut back hard after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Cirsium purpuratum (Fuji thistle) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in moist, well-drained soil if full sun. Can tolerate some dryness and partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Cirsium purpuratum
Other names
Fuji thistle, Cnicus purpuratus
Genus
Cirsium Cirsium
Species
C. purpuratum - C. purpuratum is a relatively short-lived, clump-forming perennial with deeply lobed to pinnate, spiny, toothed, mid- to grey-green leaves and erect stems bearing nodding, spherical, purple to purple-pink flower heads from late summer into autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Purple-pink, Purple in Summer; Purple-pink, Purple in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
If self-seeding becomes a problem, cut back hard after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Cirsium purpuratum (Fuji thistle) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in moist, well-drained soil if full sun. Can tolerate some dryness and partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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