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Dipsacus fullonum (Teasel)
1 hour care
per year
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1.8m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Dipsacus fullonum
Other names
Teasel
Genus
Dipsacus 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
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Pink in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Cut flower heads for drying in summer or leave for wildlife in winter.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Dipsacus fullonum (Teasel) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 0.3m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, preferably moist soil in sun or partial shade. Easily tolerates heavy clay.
Soil type
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Dipsacus fullonum
Other names
Teasel
Genus
Dipsacus 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.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Pink in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
General care
Pruning
Cut flower heads for drying in summer or leave for wildlife in winter.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Dipsacus fullonum (Teasel) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 0.3m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, preferably moist soil in sun or partial shade. Easily tolerates heavy clay.
Soil type
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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