Cynara cardunculusCynara cardunculusCynara cardunculusCynara cardunculus

Cynara cardunculus

Our Ref No : 15818 £7.99 Stock : 10

Spiny silvery grey leaves up to 50cm in length. 4-8cm purple flower heads are produced from early summer to early autumn. Height 1.5m A superb architectural plant.
Common NameCardoon
Height120-180 cm(48-72")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSummer to Autumn
Coloured FoliageSilver foliage
Cut FlowerCut flower
Plants for PollinatorsPlants for Pollinators
Bee FriendlyBee Friendly
Butterfly FriendlyButterfly Friendly
Edible FlowersEdible flowers
Flower ColourLilac
Purple thistle-like flower heads are produced in early summer to early autumn, from spiny silvery grey leaves, which can be up to 50cm long. Flower heads can be dried for flower arranging. Full sun and well drained site. Height 1.5m x 1.2m
Perennials
Purple thistle-like flower heads are produced in early summer to early autumn, from spiny silvery grey leaves, which can be up to 50cm long. Flower heads can be dried for flower arranging. Full sun and well drained site. Height 1.5m x 1.2m

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