About

This garden plant, reaching 20-80cm, with well-structured habit. It seasonal interest.

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 or cuttings
Pest resistanceTrouble-free
Disease resistanceMonitor pests