Artichoke

Cynara cardunculus 'Cardoon'

Artichoke 'Cardoon'

70 days. This striking member of the thistle family has large silvery-green, deeply cut leaves and noble, thistle-like flowers of a rich royal purple. It can grow to 1.2m (4+ ft.) tall the first year for a stunning ornamental display. For...

Cynara cardunculus/scolymus 'Green Globe Improved'

Artichoke 'Green Globe Improved'

Vigorous perennial plants grow to 1.5m (5 feet) height, mature deep green buds have a slightly purple tinge and are cut when 5-10cm (2-4 inches) in diameter. After first harvest, cut back stalks to 15cm (6 inches) to encourage a second...

Cynara scolymus 'Green Globe'

Artichoke 'Green Globe'

These productive plants can grow to 1-1.5m (3-5 ft.) wide and tall, bearing their thistle-like flowers by mid-August of the first year. The artichokes are deep green with some purple tints, with thick, flavourful hearts 5-10cm (2-4 in.) in...

Cynara cardunculus 'Violetto di Chioggia'

Artichoke, Italian Globe 'Violetto di Chioggia'

SORRY, THIS PRODUCT IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM ANY SUPPLIER. A luxury vegetable that is easily raised from seed. This variety produces a delicious and attractive purple headed artichoke. Decorative enough for the flower border. Select the...

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Cynara scolymus 'Emerald'

Artichoke 'Emerald'

SORRY, THIS PRODUCT IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM ANY SUPPLIER. Emerald produces a thornless, glossy, buttery flavoured artichoke for home gardeners that can also be used in landscaping. Heads are globe shaped, achieve large size and have...

Cynara scolymus 'Grosso Romanesco'

Artichoke/Carciofo/Artichaut 'Grosso Romanesco'

SORRY, THIS PRODUCT IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM ANY SUPPLIER. Artichoke is considered a luxury vegetable. Artichokes may be boiled, steamed, fried or marinated. Plant the seeds indoors in early spring and transplant the seedlings directly...