Botanical Name: Common Names:
Cynara cardunculus Cardoon, Artichoke Thistle,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Clumping, V-Shaped
Description:
Attractive perennial with large, prickly, grey-green leaves and round thistle-like purple flowers during Summer. Grows approx. 1-1.8m tall x 30-60cm wide. Great for adding some colour contrast to cottage themed gardens.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Foliage Feature / Colour, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Asteraceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Grey
Flower Colour: Blue
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Low
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