About
An attractive plant, reaching 50-150cm, with well-structured habit. It seasonal interest. 'Opera' is valued in garden settings.
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