Guide to growing garden plants - Dipsacus (Teasel)
Dipsacus are hardy biannuals that grow from 90 to 180cm in height.
They are thistle like in nature with prickly leaves and similar flowers of white, pink or purple that come into bloom in the summer.
One of the common names for Dipsacus is Teasel.
How to grow Teasle (Dipsacus)
If you plan to grow Teasel then seeds should be planted outdoors at a depth of 7mm at the beginning of the summer. They can grow in both shady and sunny conditions, have a preference for moist soil and take about one to three weeks to germinate.
Caring for Dipsacus species such as Teasel
It is important to control Teasel (Dipsacus) once it has become established in the garden. As soon as it has finished flowering cut the flowers off before the seeds have a chance to ripen, otherwise it will take over the garden.