Cynara cardunculus is a bold, architectural perennial that instantly adds drama and height to sunny borders. Its deeply cut, silvery foliage forms an impressive clump, topped in summer with striking thistle-like purple flower heads loved by pollinators. Perfect for naturalistic planting schemes, it brings strong structure while still feeling beautifully airy and relaxed.
Quick Facts
• Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Position: Full sun
• Height: 120 to 180cm
• Spread: 90 to 120cm
• Flowering: July to September
• Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens
As a herbaceous perennial, Cynara cardunculus will die back in winter before fresh new growth emerges in spring.
Our plants can be planted all year round providing the ground isn't frozen or waterlogged at time of planting, for more info click here
Full sun
Well drained soil
Summer flowering
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95% of the plants we have in stock on our website can be planted 365 days a year providing the ground is not frozen or waterlogged at time of planting.
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