About

This garden-worthy plant, reaching 20-80cm, with an attractive form with ornamental leaves. It bears decorative features.

About the genus

Cynara are robust thistle-like plants with grey-hairy, pinnately lobed leaves and globose purple flower-heads

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers

Care notes

CultivationFertile, well-drained soil
PruningTidy as needed
PropagationDivision, cuttings, or seed
Pest resistanceGenerally trouble-free
Disease resistanceMonitor for pests and diseases