Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) | 2 x 9cm Potted Hardy Perennial Plants | Architectural Foliage | Edible Stems | Bee Friendly

• PLANT TYPE: Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) live starter plants, grown from seed and potted in individual containers ready for transplanting.
• VIGOROUS GROWTH: Each young plant features broad, textured leaves and strong stems, indicating healthy root development and robust growing potential.
• GARDEN STATEMENT: Cardoon is a dramatic architectural perennial that can reach impressive heights, producing striking thistle-like buds on tall branching stems.
• VERSATILE USE: Suitable for ornamental garden borders or edible cultivation, as both the stems and young buds are traditionally used in Mediterranean cuisine.
• GROWING CONDITIONS: Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil; plants are best spaced approximately 90–120 cm apart to allow for their substantial mature spread.

Make a bold statement in your garden with these 2 healthy Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) plants, supplied in 9cm pots. Renowned for its striking silver grey foliage and impressive thistle like purple flowers, Cardoon is a dramatic architectural perennial that adds height, texture and Mediterranean character to any outdoor space. Highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, Cardoon is perfect for wildlife gardens, contemporary planting schemes and cottage gardens alike. The young stems can also be blanched and eaten, making this an attractive and productive addition to the garden.