- Botanical name: Cirsium rivulare 'Frosted Magic'
- Common name: Plume thistle
- Family: Asteraceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
White
Green
- Key features:
- Prefers rich soil
- Attractive to wildlife
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.
How to grow Cirsium 'Frosted Magic'
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Plant size
1.2m height
60cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / acidic
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
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Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do Divide in September |
O
Do Divide in October |
N
Do Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
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.
Attractive to Bees
Attractive to Beneficial insects
Attractive to Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Cirsium 'Frosted Magic' poisonous?
Cirsium 'Frosted Magic' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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