Blessed Thistle Seeds for Planting – Cnicus benedictus Golden Yellow Flowers and Spiny Foliage
Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Herb Seeds
- Plant Type Annual Flowering Plant
- Germination Time 7-14 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 25-40 cm
- Sunlight Full sun to light shade
- Soil Type Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Watering Regular watering to keep evenly moist; avoid waterlogging
- Ideal Temperature 15-25°C
- Blooming Time 40-60 days after sowing; blooms mid to late summer
- Suitable For Garden beds, borders, containers
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Deadhead to extend flowering; control spiny growth if grown in mixed borders
Description
Blessed Thistle is an annual herb with spiny foliage and golden yellow flowers that adds texture to garden beds, borders or containers. It is suitable for full sun to light shade and thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil with regular watering to keep it evenly moist. Sow seeds 0.5-1 cm deep and space plants 25-40 cm apart, expecting germination in 7-14 days at 15-25°C. Blooms appear 40-60 days after sowing, mid to late summer, and deadheading helps extend flowering.