Cynara Cardunculus
£12.00
- out of stock
notes
Cynara Cardunculus, also known as a cardoon, is a tall, sun loving perennial that produces handsome silvery grey foliage and statuesque stems bearing large, purple, thistle-like flowers in high summer. For best results, this plant needs lots of space, full sun and shelter from cold winds.
Dimensions
- 3L pot
- Height and Spread: 250cm (8ft 2in) x 150cm (4ft 11in) in 2 -5 years
Features
notes
Cynara Cardunculus, also known as a cardoon, is a tall, sun loving perennial that produces handsome silvery grey foliage and statuesque stems bearing large, purple, thistle-like flowers in high summer. For best results, this plant needs lots of space, full sun and shelter from cold winds.
Insights
The flowers are a real magnet for bees and other pollinators and are wonderful cut for a flower arrangement or alternatively, can be left on the plant to add some architectural interest in the winter garden. It is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence.
Details
- Flowers: June- September
- Hardy
Planting
- Well drained soil
- West, South or East aspect
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Care
For temperatures lower than –15 degrees, the crown may need a dry straw mulch protection
Glossary