Cardoon Cynara cardunculus (AGM) 3L
Product Code: 192502
£13.99
- Common Name: Cardoon
- A robust perennial with silvery-grey spinny leaves. Large thistle-like purple flowers are produced in late summer
- Foliage: Deciduous. Habit: Columnar upright
- Position: Full sun. Aspect: South-facing or East-facing or West-facing
- Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand. Moisture: Well-drained. pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Ultimate height: 1.5-2.5 metres. Ultimate spread: 1-1.5 metres. Time to ultimate height: 2-5 years
- Suggested planting locations: Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife gardens, Architectural, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Description
Description
Cardoon. A tall growing perennial with long, divided grey-green leaves. Height 2m. Large purple thistle-like flowerheads are produced in summer. Prefers a fertile soil in sun. Blanched leaf stalks and midribs are edible.