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Cirsium rivulare ‘Frosted Explosion’ is a new variety of ornamental thistle, introduced in 2016. Its pure white flowers appear on tall stems for several months in summer. It looks good in a cottage garden alongside other tall perennials, or in naturalistic planting schemes, mixed with ornamental grasses.
Grow Cirsium rivulare 'Frosted Explosion' in moist but well-drained soil (‘rivulare’ means ‘growing by a river’), in full sun. Cut plants back in autumn to prevent them self-seeding, or leave them intact to provide a winter source of food for birds. Lift and divide congested clumps in autumn or spring.
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Cirsium ‘Frosted magic’ and wildlife
Cirsium ‘Frosted magic’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and is used for nesting materials.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
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Beneficial insects
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Birds
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Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Cirsium ‘Frosted magic’ poisonous?
Cirsium ‘Frosted magic’ has no toxic effects reported.
