Cynara cardunculus

Cynara cardunculus

An edible thistle like plant, similar to an Artichoke. Spiky silver-grey foliage with vibrant purple flower heads up to 8cm in diameter from early summer to early autumn. A giant back of border plant. Ht. 1.5m. Spread 1.4m. First grade loose roots supplied.
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Cynara cardunculus Cynara cardunculus
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Flowering Time

  • J
  • F
  • M
  • A
  • M
  • J
  • J
  • A
  • S
  • O
  • N
  • D

Key Product Information

Season Interest Summer
Flower Colour Purple
Foliage Colour Variegated
Delivery Delivery within 28 days
Season Interest

Summer

Flower Colour

Purple

Foliage Colour

Variegated

Delivery within 28 days

Plant Size

  • Part Shade
  • Sun
  • Perfect Plant for Pollinators
  • Container
  • Cut Flower
  • Deadhead as necessary to prolong flowering
  • 100cm
Planting

Plant with a little manure or organic matter.

Soil Type

Well drained, fertile soil

Grow in moist/fertile and well drained soil in either full sun or light shade.
Water freely once the growth begins to appear.
  • Information
  • Flowering Time

    • J
    • F
    • M
    • A
    • M
    • J
    • J
    • A
    • S
    • O
    • N
    • D

    Key Product Information

    Season Interest Summer
    Flower Colour Purple
    Foliage Colour Variegated
    Delivery Delivery within 28 days
    Season Interest

    Summer

    Flower Colour

    Purple

    Foliage Colour

    Variegated

    Delivery

    Delivery within 28 days

    Plant Size

    • Part Shade
    • Sun
    • Perfect Plant for Pollinators
    • Container
    • Cut Flower
    • Deadhead as necessary to prolong flowering
    • 100cm
    Planting

    Plant with a little manure or organic matter.

    Soil Type

    Well drained, fertile soil

  • Instructions
  • Grow in moist/fertile and well drained soil in either full sun or light shade.
  • Cultural Instructions
  • Water freely once the growth begins to appear.