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  • CYNARA cardunculus
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    CYNARA cardunculus

    Commonly known as Cardoon

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    Silvery leaved perennial with purple thistle heads and medicinal properties
     
    Plant Details
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    • Architectural interest
    • Good to know
      Blanched 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 properties
      IBS, high cholesterol
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, aphids, grey mould.
    • Place of origin
      Mediterranean, Morocco
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Spread
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Herbaceous
      Early 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
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1.5m (5ft)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1.2m (4ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile well drained soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Shelter from strong winds.
    Cynara - Growing Guide
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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.
    1 ltr - free c&p
    £8.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
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