The noble thistle is a genus of plants that includes both the alpine squirrel and the sea thistle. The appearance of these plants is as different as the habitats, but they also have some things in common.

The noble thistle is a very easy-care beauty

Plant the sweet thistle

The sea holly is a protected plant that prefers to grow in the dunes. As a garden plant, on the other hand, the man litter is often cultivated. It prefers a permeable, calcareous and normal to nutrient-rich soil and likes to be in full sun. On the other hand, it does not tolerate wind or waterlogging very well.

Depending on the species, roly-poly grows 30 to 80 cm high and has very pretty flowers in various shades of blue. This is not only an attractive sight but an excellent food source for bees and other insects.

So that the noble thistle comes into its own, do not place the individual plants too close together. A distance of about 30 to 40 cm between the thistles is recommended. Manstreu can also be combined well with other plants, such as feather grass. Low-growing species are great for planting in a rock garden.

Water and fertilize the noble thistle

The noble thistle usually tolerates drought better than too much moisture. Only in the first few weeks after planting should it be watered regularly in the morning or evening so that it grows well. Sporadic watering is enough later. The soil can dry out slightly in between, but should not really dry out. A noble thistle usually does not need fertilizer at all.

Multiply the noble thistle

Actually, you don't have to multiply the noble thistle at all, it does it all by itself by self-sowing. Leave the wilted inflorescences on the plant, then the ripe seeds will fall to the ground. If the conditions are good, the young plants will grow there next year. However, you can also sow the seeds in a targeted manner or propagate the noble thistle by division or with the help of root cuttings.

The essentials in brief:

  • Location: full sun
  • Soil: permeable and rather dry
  • hardy
  • easy-care
  • pretty tough
  • Flowering time: depending on the species June to October
  • good bee pasture
  • Absolutely avoid waterlogging
  • Propagation by seeds, division or root cuttings

tips

The noble thistle is hardy and does not need any special protection during this time. But then it is an attractive eye-catcher.

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Herbs