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Cynara cardunculus

★ RHS AGMPollinator Friendly

Genus: Cynara
Family: Asteraceae
Common Names: prickly artichoke, globe artichoke [2]

About this plant

A robust herbaceous perennial to 2.5m forming a clump of silvery-grey, pinnatifid, spiny leaves up to 1m in length. Large thistle-like purple flowers in late summer and autumn

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; shelter from strong winds. In very cold winters, apply a dry mulch

Pruning

Cut down flower stems as they emerge in summer if you want to grow it as a foliage plant

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame or propagate by division in spring or take root cuttings in winter

Pests

Can be damaged by snails, slugs and blackfly

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks SlopesCity Courtyard

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years