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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.

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

Family : Rubiaceae

© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 2 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : kwekerij Fahner, Deurningen

© picture 3 : PlantenTuin Esveld, 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

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : perennial
soil type : All soils are ok
planting place : needs a partially shaded place
water requirement : needs moderatly water
wind tolerance : mildly susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 75 and 100 cm
width approx : between 50 and 75 cm
flower colour : purple
leaf colour : grey
leaf shape : lobed leaves
leaf size : between 20 and 25 cm
edibility : the flowers are edible
flowering period : august - september

Of this plant no stock is known unfortunately and therefore it does not occur in the on-line plantshop