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Cynara cardunculus
Cardoon 

Cynara cardunculus
Common name

Cardoon

Group

Perennials

Family

Asteraceae

Description

Cardoon. A handsome clump-forming perennial with deeply cut; silvery grey leaves. Large thistle-like; purple flowerheads; produced on grey woolly stems. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers May to September. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Clump-forming
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
CAUTION toxic if eaten

Size

Growth speed
Slow
Ultimate height
1.5m
Ultimate spread
1.2m

Colour

Flowers
Purple in May; September
Foliage
Silver; Grey - Herbaceous
Fruit
Green; Yellow in May
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun Sheltered site
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Well drained
Propagation
Seed; Division
Usage
Border
Planting
Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser

Caring for your plants

Pruning
After flowering Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Pot on every 3 to 5 years
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Red spider mite; Scale; Mealy bugs

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

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Regular 2 litre --- --- £6.11 £ 26