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Cynara cardunculus (Scolymus Group) 'Vert Globe' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Cynara cardunculus (Scolymus Group) 'Vert Globe'

Cynara cardunculus (Scolymus Group) 'Vert Globe'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Cynara
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A large, architectural perennial with grey-green leaves, grown for its edible, fleshy, green flower bud scales that are produced on stems up to 1.7m tall. The buds open to thistle-like purple flowers in summer and autumn. Suitable for ornamental flower garden

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandyClay

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; shelter from strong winds. In cold winters or more northern areas consider winter protection, apply a dry mulch such as bark or straw. See How to grow: globe artichokes for more details

Pruning

Cut down flowered stems and old foliage in autumn when cropping is over

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown indoors or in a seedbed in spring. Alternatively propagate by division, separating rooted offsets in spring

Pests

May be susceptible snails, slugs and blackfly (black aphid)

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardGround CoverHedging Screens

Planting Places

OutdoorIndoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SummerAutumnSpring

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years