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Cynara cardunculus Scolymus Group

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Cynara
Family: Asteraceae
Common Names: chards, French artichoke

About this plant

Scolymus Group are large, architectural perennials with grey-green leaves, grown for their large, edible flower buds but ornamental enough for the flower garden. These green, scaly buds open to thistle-like purple flowers in 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

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Cut down in autumn when cropping is over

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in a seedbed, or by separating rooted offsets, in spring

Pests

Can be damaged by snails, slugs and blackfly (black aphid)

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks SlopesCity CourtyardCottage InformalGround CoverHedging Screens

Planting Places

IndoorWall TrainedOutdoor

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