|
| Opening Times |
| Fairs & Shows |
|
Plants: |
| Gardening Essentials pots, labels, etc. |
|
Garden: |
| Contact us |
| Copyright policy |
| Plant
Catalogue
Click
the initial letter to see our range : A printable catalogue is available by clicking here. Mail Order Information here |
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M |
| N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z |
| Click name to see
details: |
 Cynara:
Grown for ages as vegetable plants (Cardoon and Globe Artichoke) these are increasingly popular as dramatic, architectural plants for the flower garden. Deep, fertile soil and good sun are what they need. Watch out for blackfly in hot dry weather. Leave the seed heads on in autumn for winter interest and food for birds. Members of the Asteraceae family. Good for bees and butterflies Read more about Cardoons in our garden diary for October 2010, and September 2011. |
  Cynara
cardunculus
(Common name: Cardoon). Grown from the 19th Century as a vegetable requiring lots of space, labour and patience. Now more widely grown as an architectural addition to the flower border. The long, arching, prickly stems are silver green and the large thistle flowers are purple and always covered with bees and butterflies. Gets to 180cm plus with a spread of 120cm. Needs deep, rich soil to perform well. RHS Award of Garden Merit.
|
