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Cynara scolymus
Stock: Available
SKU Code: V 3
Family: Asteraceae
Characteristics: Perennial thistle 1.4-2 m
Seed per packet: 10
This perennial Artichoke has very attractive deep purple flower buds, often spiky.
A beautiful looking vegetable with its large silver blue foliage and stunning scented, purple, pink flower heads in late summer.
Also an attractive addition to the flower garden.
Prefers a deep rich soil in an open sunny position, frost resistant but drought tender.
Tropical: Autumn and Winter.
Temperate: Spring and Autumn.
Cold: Spring.
Sow: 5mm deep.
For best results sow directly into soil where they are to grow.
Germination: 5-7 days.
Plant space: 60cm
Row space: 60 cm
Maturity: 52 weeks
Feed regularly with a soluble fertiliser for stronger plants.To promote new growth harvest continuously.
We now stock a range of Propagation Accessories including the popular Aquamiser Propagation Kits, Pots, Native and Forestry Tubes, Trays, Labels and more.
We can only ship these items to Australian locations, international customers please request shipping quotation prior to purchasing.