Plant Information

Cynara cardunculus

Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Size: 2m x 1m
General Information

This plant will have you wondering if its on steroids.  When we use it in new gardens it often shows of by reaching heights of
2m before the other plants have even thought about growing.

Features:  Very architectural, large, silver leaves with big purple, thistle like flowers

Uses:  Make a statement with a mass planting of these ornamental artichokes.

Combinations:  Hemerocallis 'Midas Touch', Kniphofia 'Little Maid', Rhododendron 'Kaponga'

Care:  Remove dead leaves and flowers

Planting Conditions
Full Sun Yes Dry Yes
Part Shade Moist Yes
Shade Wet
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