Teasel / Dipsacus fullonum

Position: Flower border

Flowering months: May_/ Jun / Jul

Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade / Dappled shade

Soil: Clay / Loam / Chalk / Sand

Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes

Drainage: Well drained / Moist but well-drained / Moisture-retentive / Poor drainage

Life cycle: Biennial (flowers in its second year and then dies)

Hardiness: Fully hardy (in Bristol winters)

Over winter: The leaves die back over the first winter (deciduous), however, after the plant has died in its second year, the seed heads remain intact and make an attractive feature, as well as feeding garden birds, over winter.

Fully hardened off, one year old plants are supplied in 12oz pots in autumn.

All plants are delivered by bicycle within Bristol within five working days (unless otherwise stated). The standard delivery charge is £5 per order, or £2.50 for addresses in BS7. Free delivery for orders over £30.