cardoon
Cynara cardunculus (Cardoon Group) 'Rouge D'Alger'
Cycle:
Annual
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
7 - 9
Flowers:
Blue Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
red,burgundy
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus (Cardoon Group) 'Rouge D'Alger') should be watered on a regular basis. During the growth season, which is generally from late spring to early autumn, it should be kept consistently moist. Water around the base of the plant and make sure it does not sit in soggy soil. During the summer, check the soil daily and water if the top inch of soil feels dry. Once it is established, the plant may survive in dry conditions, but regular watering will help keep it flourishing. The plant will go dormant in winter, so reduce watering during this season.
sunlight
Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus (Cardoon Group) 'Rouge D'Alger') plants prefer full sun exposure. During the spring and summer months, when the days are longer and the sun is highest in the sky, they should receive 6-8 hours of direct sunlight. In the fall and winter, when days are shorter and the sun is lower in the sky, cardoon plants should get 4-6 hours of sunlight. It's important to ensure that plants receive a consistent amount of sunlight every day during the growing season to ensure optimal growth and development.
pruning
Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus (Cardoon Group) 'Rouge D'Alger') should be pruned after flowering in late summer or very early fall. Cut back the flowering stems all the way to the ground. For mature plants, the amount you prune can be up to 2 thirds of the total growth. It is beneficial to keep the perennial plant smaller and more manageable. Be sure to keep some foliage on the plant to ensure it gets energy to put back into the plant.
