Common
name: "Giant Artichoke"
Latin name: Cynara species
Native
to: Africa, Mediterranean region, and the Canary
Islands
Useful as: As a large mass flower.
Longevity: 7 - 10 days depending on bud stage.
Dries well:
No
Available: Seasonally
Pictured: Giant
Artichoke
General
Cut Flower Care: Keep the water in the vase of your Giant Artichoke fresh. Replace the water every 3 days with
cold water keeping the water level near the top of the vase.
Re-cut 1/2" from the base of each Artichoke stem under water using
a sharp knife with each water change. Remove any foliage
that may become submerged after re-cutting to help avoid bacterial
growth.
Variety note: Giant
Artichoke is a large heavy flower that is actually a member of the daisy
family. The guard leaves that surround the bluish-purple hair like
flowers are thick with sharp tips. Giant Artichoke is sold by the
stem with individual stems measuring 18" to 24" or more. The flower
head can be 4" to 6" round.
Add a commercial floral preservative such as AquaPlus or
FloraLife to the vase that contains your Giant Artichokes with
each water change. Floral preservative helps to prevent bacteria
growth and feeds your flowers insuring a longer vase life.
To
make your own cut flower food mix 1/2 teaspoon of table sugar to a
quart of cold water... mixing thoroughly.
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