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P180813 10.10


P180813 10.10

I planted this last year just a bit of root. Its because I like thistle type plants (well I am a Scot) I expect to be told its a weed but if it is its good un!



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It's a Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) by the looks of it Pete. Common name Globe Artichoke. It gets huge, I hope you've given it plenty of room.
Mines is +7ft this year!

18 Aug, 2013

 

should have added, don't get rid!!

18 Aug, 2013

 

I intend to keep it I like it, pity its not a thistle though. Your other point about space - it was just a bit of root not much bigger than a golf ball, so I just put it in a little gap near the fence, it has outgrown that already!
Thanks Scottish.

18 Aug, 2013



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