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Cynara scolymus 'Cardy'
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Artichoke . The average size is 75 cm. The flower colour is blue lilac. This plant is mostly hardy.The flowering period is July - August.

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 9.2.1.4

Explanation of the first digit : General location : SOLITARY PLANTS. Impressive, difficult to combine plants, effective in creating large components in the garden.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Plants with beautiful shapes, including the ornamental grasses.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : Plants that sucker strongly, needs a moist soil.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Does not sucker much, combines well with other plants.

Color : blauw

Flowering period : august - september

Size approx. : 120 cm.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : kwekerij Fahner, Deurningen

Date taken : 04.08.2010

Family : Rubiaceae


© first picture : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands

© picture 2 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : kwekerij Fahner, Deurningen

© picture 3 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : kwekerij Fahner, Deurningen

© picture 4 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Het Vlackeland, Nieuw en St. Joosland

© picture 5 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Het Vlackeland, Nieuw en St. Joosland

© picture 6 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Het Vlackeland, Nieuw en St. Joosland

© picture 7 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Het Vlackeland, Nieuw en St. Joosland