cardoon
Also known as: prickly artichoke; globe artichoke
A robust herbaceous perennial to 2.5m forming a clump of silvery-grey, pinnatifid, spiny leaves up to 1m in length. Large thistle-like purple flowers in late summer and autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- cardoon (Cynara cardunculus)
- Genus
- Cynara
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of cardoon
Distribution map
Mediterranean
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of cardoon
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cardoon care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut down flower stems as they emerge in summer if you want to grow it as a foliage plant
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame or propagate by division in spring or take root cuttings in winter
Growing
GrowingGrow in a fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; shelter from strong winds. In very cold winters, apply a dry mulch
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Can be damaged by snails, slugs and blackfly
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