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Dipsacus pilosus

Low Maintenance

Genus: Dipsacus
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Common Names: shepherd's rod [2]

About this plant

D. pilosus is a biennial, to 1.2-1.5m tall, with erect, sparsely-prickly stems. Basal leaves appear in the first year; in the second year it produces globose flowerheads of whitish flowers from late summer to early autumn

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Alkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Prefers moister soils and partial shade. The flowerheads can be harvested for air-drying from mid to late summer, or left for birds over winter

Pruning

No pruning necessary

Propagation

Propagate by seed in situ in autumn or spring

Pests

Prone to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardGround CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

GreenhouseIndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummerWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years