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Cynara cardunculus

Common name: Cardoon, prickly artichoke, globe artichoke

The ideal addition in your garden, boasting vibrant purple thistle-like flowers and a sweet scent.

-10 to -15°C

Good Cut Flowers

Good for Pollinators

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Cynara cardunculus is an exciting newcomer which bears huge, thistle-like flowers on robust stems above silvery foliage from August to October for an astounding impact in the garden. Leaves also have thistle-like form and appear on long, strong, arching stems from March onwards to make a magnificent feature plant even before the arrival of the flowers. A frequently grown favourite of the Victorians, who would blanch and eat this as a vegetable, Cynara cardunculus is now a feature in show gardens and much-loved as a theatrical statement in borders, wildlife and jungle gardens. Flower stems can be cut for a vase, either fresh or dried, although if left over winter they provide valuable sustenance to birds (and are a favourite of finches). Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit for its outstanding performance.As a drought tolerant beauty, Cynara cardunculus prefers well-drained soil in full sun with any aspect other than north facing. A hardy, herbaceous perennials which reaches up to 1.5m in height and spreads as much as 2m.

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Latin Name	Cynara cardunculus 2 Litre
Common Name	Cardoon, prickly artichoke, globe artichoke
Hardiness	H5 (-10 to -15°C)
Colour	Purple
Type	Perennial
Format	2 Litre Pots
Height in Maturity (m)	1.50 m
Spread in Maturity (m)	2.00
AGM	Yes
Soil Conditions	Chalk Loam Sand
Aspect	East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Good for wildlife	Yes
Good for pollinators	Yes
Good for cutting	Yes