CYNARA cardunculus
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CYNARA cardunculus
Commonly known as Cardoon
Silvery leaved perennial with purple thistle heads and medicinal properties
individually £14.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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
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 -
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.2m (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 winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from strong winds. -
Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1.2m (4ft)
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