Overview
Cynara cardunculus (Scolymus Group) 'Nun0037ar'PBR is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Cynara, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cynara cardunculus (Scolymus Group) 'Nun0037ar'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, architectural, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Cynara cardunculus (Scolymus Group) 'Nun0037ar'PBR is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Cynara genus, known for its sturdy, thistle-like appearance with grey-hairy, pinnately lobed foliage and round purple flower heads. This cultivar has a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage, thriving best in full sun with a sheltered aspect facing south, west, or east. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H5. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, and flower borders, it offers seasonal interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cynara
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Cynara cardunculus (Scolymus Group) 'Nun0037ar'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Architectural, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cynara cardunculus (Scolymus Group) 'Nun0037ar'PBR
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Root cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails, Blackfly
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cynara cardunculus (Scolymus Group) 'Nun0037ar'PBR?
Cynara cardunculus (Scolymus Group) 'Nun0037ar'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cynara cardunculus (Scolymus Group) 'Nun0037ar'PBR need?
Cynara cardunculus (Scolymus Group) 'Nun0037ar'PBR grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Cynara cardunculus (Scolymus Group) 'Nun0037ar'PBR hardy in the UK?
Cynara cardunculus (Scolymus Group) 'Nun0037ar'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Cynara cardunculus (Scolymus Group) 'Nun0037ar'PBR?
Seed, Division, Root cuttings.
More in the Cynara genus
- Cynara cardunculus 'Grosse Grün'
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- Cynara cardunculus dwarf