Dramatic, tall silver leaved plant topped with large purple thistle flowers in mid-summer. Likes a sunny, spot with plenty of space to show its form. Bees love it! Hardy. Up to 2.5m.
At a glance
Common Name
Cardoon
Type
Hardy perennial
Height
Over 1.2m
Colour
Purple
Spread Rate
Fast
Flowering
Mid Summer
Soil Type
Normal, Drained, Dry
Aspect
Sun
Pollination
Attractive to pollinators
Awards
RHS AGM Award
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Cynara cardunculus (Cardoon): Dramatic, tall silver leaved plant topped with large purple thistle flowers in mid-summer. Hardy. Up to 2.5m.