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Cynara Cardunculus - Cardoon Seeds

Cynara Cardunculus - Cardoon Seeds

Cynara Cardunculus - Cardoon Seeds


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A superb border variety, this Cardoon provides height and drama with its exceptionally decorative buds and flowers. Both are superb for cutting and are also ideal for drying. just as alluring is the foliage, which is a soothing silver-grey. Flowers July to September. Planting sow under glass February March and keep at 16C. When seedlings are big enough to handle, transplant them into pots and grow on. Harden plants off before planting out with 150cms of spacing when all risk of frost has passed. Grow in well-prepared soil, fertilised with well-rotted organic matter. Keep feeding with general purpose fertiliser, water regularly and keep soil weed free. Aftercare pick flowers regularly to prolong the season, and mulch with straw to provide winter protection. Eventual height & spread 2.4m 1m.
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