Dipsacus fullonum - Grote kaardebol (15+)

Beschrijving:

Grote, opvallende, distelachtige plant met fraaie zaadhoofden. De bloemen zijn aantrekkelijk voor bijen en vlinders, de zaden voor vogels. Ook als snijbloem.

Hoogte: 130 cm.

Bloeit: jul-aug

Type: HB

Winterhard in: zones 3 tot 9 (-25 Celsius)

Zaai-instructies: Kiemt in 1-3 maanden bij 15-20 Celsius.

Plant-instructies: Niet te nat. Volle zon of halfschaduw.

Waarschuwing: kan huidreactie veroorzaken. Scherpe stekels!

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Description:

Tall, striking, thistle-like plants with serrated leaves and large spiny flower heads. A valuable source of nectar for bees and butterflies, as well as attracting many seed-eating birds to your garden or wild flower meadow. Makes attractive, dried, cut flowers.

Height: 130 cm.

Flowers: jul-aug

Type: HB

Hardy in: zones 3 to 9 (-25 Celsius)

Sowing instructions: Sow February to June onto the surface of a good, free-draining, damp, seed compost. Cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place sown container in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag at a temperature of 15-20 Celsius until after germination which usually takes 1-3 months. Do not exclude light as this helps germination.

Planting instructions: not too wet. Full sun or partial shade.

Warning: Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction. Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling