Cynara cardunculus | Cardoon | Porto Spineless Yarrow but we think that this

but we think that this is what is so attractive about them

Measuring just 18

Happiest in sun but will cope with a little bit of shade

Planted with other shade lovers such as ferns

Cynara cardunculus | Cardoon | Porto Spineless Yarrow but we think that thisCynara cardunculus or Cardoons are aristocrats in both the ornamental and the vegetable world. This striking architectural plant is valued for its dramatic foliage. The leaves are arching and deeply toothed and are a soft grey green in colour. We have them in our white garden and they are a real statement plant. In summer they bear tall flower stems that a topped with chubby thistle buds which open to the most stunning violet blue purple flowers that