Globe Artichoke ‘Romanesco’ (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus ‘Romanesco’)

1 well-established plant in a 9cm pot, sent in plastic-free packaging. A striking, heritage Mediterranean vegetable, prized for its magnificent purple-flushed buds and exceptional, tender flavour.

Perennial | 150-200cm tall | Full sun | Edible flower buds (artichokes) | Massive biomass producer and pollinator friendly 

Romanesco Globe Artichoke is a spectacular, architectural perennial that forms a fountain of jagged, silvery-green foliage. While standard globe artichokes produce solid green, slightly pointed buds, this highly prized heritage variety is renowned for its large, spherical, violet-purple and green heads. Harvested in early to mid-summer before the flowers open, the thick, fleshy bases of the petals (bracts) and the succulent ‘heart’ inside offer a rich, nutty, and buttery flavour.

It is a structural giant, and as with all of the cardoons and artichokes its a fantastic nutrient cycler. Its deep taproot acts as a “dynamic accumulator,” mining essential minerals from the subsoil and bringing them to the surface.  The large and abundant leaves make it a great biomass producer and a useful plant to chop and drop.  If unharvested, the flowers are excellent nectar sources for pollinators and act as small bird feeders in the winter months. Its dramatic stature and silvery foliage make it a beautiful addition to your garden. This edible perennial is remarkably drought-resilient once established, thriving in baking sun and free-draining soils.

Delivery Information

All plants are carefully packed and sent in plastic-free packaging to protect both the plant and the environment. Plants are dispatched promptly so they arrive fresh, healthy, and ready to plant.

We ship orders using a tracked 24-hour delivery service, helping to minimise time in transit and reduce stress on the plant. Orders are packed by hand at the nursery, and we aim to dispatch early in the week to avoid delays over weekends.

If you have any questions about delivery timing or combining orders, please get in touch before ordering and we will be happy to help.

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