Cynara scolymus - Cultivation Notes
Cardoon will flourish in any well drained soil, especially chalky soils. Preferring a position in full sun - ideal for a hot, dry south facing border.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Cynara scolymus:
- Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
Design & Plant Use for Cynara scolymus:
- Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting
- Ideal for planting within the herb garden
- Herbaceous plant with culinary usage
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