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CYNARA scolymus
Commonly known as Globe artichoke
Handsome grey foliage with large blue thistle-like flowers
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Architectural interest
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Good to know
Flower heads, in bud, are eaten as a vegetable. Wildlife plant - insects. -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, aphids, grey mould. -
Place of origin
Origin unknown. A horticulturally distinct variant of C. cardunculus. -
Blue
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Fully hardy
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft) -
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 to 80cm (32in) long with pointed segments, grey-hairy above, densely white-woolly beneath. Flower heads 8-15cm (3-6in) across.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
1.2m (4ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous borderCoastal / windswept
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Shelter from strong winds.
Cynara - Growing Guide
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