Cardoon In Bloom - Purple Flowers - July 2024
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A few days ago, I posted an update on our Cardoon - with its purple, spikey (but soft) bloom on the largest bud . Today? That first bloom is joined by two others that have all taken on a thistle-like form. That means the primary bloom is just over a week-old (from when it first opened) and appears to have some staying power. To say that this plant is dramatic is an understatement. I could see it in the middle of a large container - like these .