Cardoon (Globe Artichoke)

Have you been searching for something really out of the ordinary to offer your customers? Cardoon, also known as Globe Artichoke plant, is the perfect solution to those ho-hum garden plans. This Victorian era favorite produces fat, thistlelike flower heads that resemble small globe artichokes. These striking ornamental and edible plants are prized for their pollinator-friendly habit, grand presence in the landscape, as well as a unique form for cut-flower arrangements. Plus, Cardoon features soft, silvery foliage that highlights the enormous height and stateliness of its straight, 8' stems. A conversation starter, indeed.

Hardiness Zones 5-9
Mature Height 8 feet
Bloom Time May - June (Late spring to late summer)
Light Requirements Full Sun
Ship AsPREMIUM Bare Root
Deer Resistant
Cut Flower
Attracts Pollinators

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Botanical Name: Cynara cardunculus

Availability: Out Of Season

SKU: #69813

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Product Details

Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI PR VI
Botanical Name:
Cynara cardunculus
Ship As:
Bare Root
Size:
PREMIUM
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator

Flower Color:
Purple
Flower Form:
3-6" thistle-like flower
Foliage Type:
Silvery, thistle-like foliage
Mature Spread:
36 inches
Spacing:
36 inches

Growing Tips

Planting Instructions:
Top of plant should be just below soil level and 36" (3') apart.
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained soil
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions:
None, the dead flowerheads can be left on the plants to provide additional interest in winter

Winter Care:
Not needed
Planting Depth:
Top of plant should be just below soil level.
Watering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
Fertilization Requirements:
Once per year
Special Care:
Not needed

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Shipping Information

K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.

We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.

We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule. Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48 contiguous states. What zone am I in?

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule

Bulbs and Bareroot
Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A-5A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
5B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
6A	3/24/25 -5/30/25	5/26/25
6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7B-8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
8B-9A	2/10/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
9B-11B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25

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Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship any plant items from late June through August. General merchandise will be shipped with your plant order.

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