cabbage thistle

How to Grow and Care for cabbage thistle

cabbage thistle · Cirsium oleraceum
Also known as: meadow distaff

Grow in moist, alkaline or neutral soil in sun or partial shade

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing cabbage thistle

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow in moist, alkaline or neutral soil in sun or partial shade

How to Water cabbage thistle?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for cabbage thistle?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for cabbage thistle?

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What Soil Is Best for cabbage thistle?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for cabbage thistle?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize cabbage thistle?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune cabbage thistle?

If self-seeding is a problem then cut back hard after flowering

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How to Propagate cabbage thistle?

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or by division in spring

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How to Transplant cabbage thistle?

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How to Care for cabbage thistle in Winter?

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How to Plant cabbage thistle?

Grow in moist, alkaline or neutral soil in sun or partial shade

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How to Repot cabbage thistle?

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How to Harvest cabbage thistle?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally trouble free but powdery mildews may be a problem

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of cabbage thistle

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Attributes of cabbage thistle

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginEurope

Scientific Classification

Species
Cirsium oleraceum
Genus
Cirsium
Family
Asteraceae
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