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CYNARA cardunculus
Commonly known as Cardoon
Silvery leaved perennial with purple thistle heads and medicinal properties
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Height1.5m (5ft) -
Spread1.2m (4ft)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump forming thistle-like perennial. Leaves, usually spiny, to 50cm (20in) long. Flower heads, 4-8cm (1½-3in) across are produced on grey-woolly stems
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sunShelter from strong winds.
CYNARA cardunculus
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interest
Good to knowBlanched leaf stalks and midribs are edible. Also used for vegetable rennet and biodiesel from the pressed seeds. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
Medicinal propertiesIBS, high cholesterol
Pests & DiseasesSlugs, aphids, grey mould.
Place of originMediterranean, Morocco -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyButterfly friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Cynara - Growing Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
- Dividing Herbaceous Perennials - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring Planting Osteospermums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dividing Summer Perennials - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dividing summer flowering Hemerocallis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Summer propagation - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Self-seeding aquilegia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Supporting Plants - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading meconopsis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading Delphiniums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Feeding herbaceous peonies - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Overpotting Problems - Video Tip ondemand_video
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Ericaceous Liquid Seaweed Fertiliser
Specially developed organic concentrated seaweed feed for ericaceous plants that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants,
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™ Ericoid.
Only £8.00
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
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