As with the typical cardoon, thistle-like flowers, blue-purple, but smaller in stature. Foliage grey-green, much more finely lobed and with large pale coloured spines.
As with the typical cardoon, thistle-like flowers, blue-purple, but smaller in stature. Foliage grey-green, much more finely lobed and with large pale coloured spines.
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Flower Colour | Pink |
| Flowering Period | Jul | Aug |
| Foliage | Not evergreen |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Height | 1m |
| Soil | Most types |
| Spread | 60cm |