giant sowthistle

How to Grow and Care for giant sowthistle

giant sowthistle · Sonchus fruticosus
Also known as: shrubby sonchus

Best grown in a container of free-draining, loam-based compost, standing outdoors in summer and overwintered in a frost-free position. However, if planted outdoors the roots will often survive even if the top growth is cut down by frost

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Planting and Growing giant sowthistle

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleWater deeply then let soil dry thoroughly, drought tolerant shrubby plant
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingWeak general plant feed one application each early spring annually
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Care Tips

Best grown in a container of free-draining, loam-based compost, standing outdoors in summer and overwintered in a frost-free position. However, if planted outdoors the roots will often survive even if the top growth is cut down by frost

How to Water giant sowthistle?

Water deeply then let soil dry thoroughly, drought tolerant shrubby plant

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for giant sowthistle?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Soil Is Best for giant sowthistle?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for giant sowthistle?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize giant sowthistle?

Weak general plant feed one application each early spring annually

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How to Prune giant sowthistle?

No pruning needed

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How to Propagate giant sowthistle?

Propagate by seed

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How to Transplant giant sowthistle?

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How to Care for giant sowthistle in Winter?

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How to Plant giant sowthistle?

Best grown in a container of free-draining, loam-based compost, standing outdoors in summer and overwintered in a frost-free position. However, if planted outdoors the roots will often survive even if the top growth is cut down by frost

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How to Repot giant sowthistle?

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How to Harvest giant sowthistle?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of giant sowthistle

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Attributes of giant sowthistle

Plant typeShrubs · Herbaceous Perennial
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginMadeira

Scientific Classification

Species
Sonchus fruticosus
Genus
Sonchus
Family
Asteraceae
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