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
Cynara Cardunculus
Your product is out of stock - enter your email below and you will recieve a notification when it becomes available again.
Age restricted item
This item is age restricted, meaning you must be aged 18 or over to purchase. Age verification will take place during the checkout process using the information you provide. When your order is delivered, you will be asked to sign for the delivery, and proof of ID may be required.
If the initial age verification is unsuccessful, we will contact you asking you to provide further information to prove that you are aged 18 or over. If we cannot verify your age, unfortunately we will be unable to accept your order of this age restricted item and we will be in touch to arrange a refund and to find out how you would like to proceed with the rest of your order.