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Cynara scolymus 'Green Globe' (Artichoke 'Green Globe')
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1.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-3 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Cynara scolymus 'Green Globe'
Other names
Artichoke 'Green Globe', Globe artichoke 'Green Globe'
Genus
Cynara Cynara
Variety or Cultivar
'Green Globe' _ 'Green Globe' is a thistle-like plant with arching silver leaves producing an edible globe vegetable just before flowering. This variety produces large green heads.
Cynara scolymus 'Green Globe' is: Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Spreading
Flower
Blue, Purple in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green, Silvery-grey in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Black-fly , Slugs Aphids , Black-fly , Slugs
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Remove the tips of the leaves on planting. In first year, remove all flowerheads as they begin to form and discard. Cropping begins in the second growing season. Remove the top bud (king head) first while still unopened.
Propagation methods
Offsets
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Where to grow
Cynara scolymus 'Green Globe' (Artichoke 'Green Globe') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-3 years.
Suggested uses
Add to salads, Flavouring food and drinks, Beds and borders
Cultivation
A difficult plant to grow. Requires well-drained loamy/sandy soil into which compost or humus has been added during winter, regular watering and protection from frost.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Cynara scolymus 'Green Globe'
Other names
Artichoke 'Green Globe', Globe artichoke 'Green Globe'
Genus
Cynara Cynara
Variety or Cultivar
'Green Globe' _ 'Green Globe' is a thistle-like plant with arching silver leaves producing an edible globe vegetable just before flowering. This variety produces large green heads.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Blue, Purple in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green, Silvery-grey in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Remove the tips of the leaves on planting. In first year, remove all flowerheads as they begin to form and discard. Cropping begins in the second growing season. Remove the top bud (king head) first while still unopened.
Propagation methods
Offsets
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Where to grow
Cynara scolymus 'Green Globe' (Artichoke 'Green Globe') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-3 years.
Suggested uses
Add to salads, Flavouring food and drinks, Beds and borders
Cultivation
A difficult plant to grow. Requires well-drained loamy/sandy soil into which compost or humus has been added during winter, regular watering and protection from frost.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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