Cynara cardunculus Scolymus Group
A spectacular perennial with striking foliage and thistle-like violet-blue flowerheads produced during the summer and early autumn. Suitable for a mixed border to add height and structure. The flower buds are edible and known more commonly as Globe Artichokes.
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- Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure: Sheltered
- Family: Asteraceae
- Flower Colour : Purple
- Flower Season: Autumn , Summer
- Foliage: Deciduous
- Habit : Columnar / Upright
- Hardiness : H5 (Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters) -15 to -10C
- Moisture: Well-drained
- pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Season of Interest : Autumn, Summer
- Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Tags: Plants for Pollinators
- Height & Width: 150cm x 50cm
Cynara cardunculus Scolymus Group
Cynara scolymus
globe artichoke
chards
French artichoke
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A spectacular perennial with striking foliage and thistle-like violet-blue flowerheads produced during the summer and early autumn. Suitable for a mixed border to add height and structure. The flower buds are edible and known more commonly as Globe Artichokes.
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