Dipsacus dipsacoides

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A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial, rare in cultivation, to around 150cm in height, with divided dark green foliage which becomes dormant in dry conditions. Vibrant, lavender-blue flower heads appear in summer, making it much more distinguishable from other, similar forms of Dipsacus. Great for attracting pollinators and the dried seedheads over winter are an excellent source of food for birds

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

1-1.5 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
1-1.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Caprifoliaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus
Dipsacus are erect biennials or perennials with simple or pinnate leaves and crowded heads of numerous small flowers in dense terminal capitula, the calyx teeth bristly
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in a sunny position. Avoid waterlogging. Foliage may become dormant in very dry conditions

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown indoors in spring, at a temperature of15 to 20°C (60-68°F), until germination, or sow outdoors in situ in autumn to early spring. Will self-seed vigorously so good for naturalising

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Architectural
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free