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Artichoke Plant Romanesco
Cynara cardunculus (Scolymus Group) 'Romanesco'
- The traditional globe artichoke with a twist!
- Produces eye catching purple-tinted globes.
- Heads are tight and firm.
- A highly ornamental plant in its own right.
- Perennial in habit.
Supplied as compost block grown plants.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May1 or more £2.50GBP each. Group & quantity discounts
Description
This highly productive variety produces well rounded artichokes that are tinged purple. The firm heads have a good rounded shape and are perfect for using when immature or allowing to grow to full size.
The highly attractive plants grow quite large, and so look no less out of place in the ornamental garden as they do on the veg garden.
Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects if allowed to 'go over' and flower (so if you have room leave any plants in that have gone too far rather than pulling them out straight away).
- Prefer a well drained but moisture retentive soil and a full sun position.
- Plant out late April onwards.
- Set plants 3 feet x 3 feet apart (90 cm x 90 cm).
- Keep weed free.
- Water well in dry spells.
- Remove Autumn die back and protect the crowns from frost with straw or similar.
- Plants are best replaced every 3 - 5 years; to produce young plants from your old simply remove offsets (side shoots) in the Spring.
Pricing
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early MayThis product is subject to group discount if you are buying multiple products from the same pricing group. Other products in this group are...
Artichoke Plant Green Globe
Artichoke Plant Tavor
Cardoon Plant Bianco Avorio
How To...
How To Grow Globe Artichokes
Detailed advice on growing Globe Artichokes, including information on feeding, watering and pest control.
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