{"product_id":"cynara-scolymus","title":"Cynara scolymus \/ Globe Artichoke","description":"\u003cp\u003eI always knew I loved these, but when I saw them flowering in my brothers garden the WOW-Factor well and truly set it 😍 In the photos you can see the flowers just swarming with bees, which helps to put in to perspective the size of the flowers too 😍😍 If you have the space, then you need a Globe Artichoke! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The large, spiney green-brown flower buds can actually be harvested, cooked and eaten. However, if left on the plant they will open into the most impressive thistle-like fluffy purple flowers that will attract pollinators in their droves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- It has huge, jagged architectural silver-grey leaves, which look their best from spring into summer, and are an eye-catching feature in itself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Such a stunning plant, a good hardy edible perennial for full sun areas. It is perfect for adding structure and height to the back of mixed borders and raised beds where it can contrast beautifully against surrounding greens and flower colours. Requires space to grow and a bit of shelter from strong winds, but after that will not take much maintenance. Its flowers work great in floral arrangements too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- As mentioned, it is an absolute magnet for a wide range of pollinators. It's unbelievable the amount per-flower that was seen while I was just taking these few photos. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Height and Spread approx. 150-180cm x 90-120cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Supplied in a 9cm pot\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smarty Plants Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57246098981212,"sku":"A. Cynara  B. IE-4689  C. W182619  D. IE","price":5.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/5946\/6076\/files\/Cynara_scolymus3.jpg?v=1775085497","url":"https:\/\/www.smartyplants.ie\/products\/cynara-scolymus","provider":"Smarty Plants Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}