Annual artichoke plant (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus 'Imperial Star') - P9 pot

Artichoke 'Imperial Star' is a productive and decorative variety that forms beautiful purple-green flower buds with a soft, refined flavor. This plant is already one year old, so you can expect an immediate harvest this season. If you sow your own artichoke, it usually takes two years before you can harvest. This plant gives you a head start. After harvest, it is usually grown as an annual and will not return.

Besides its harvest value, it is also a real eye-catcher: the large, silver-green leaves and impressive buds give structure to the vegetable garden or ornamental garden.

Plant in a sunny, warm spot in fertile, well-drained soil and water regularly during dry spells. Harvest the buds before they open for the best flavor. If you let one grow, it will produce striking purple thistle flowers that also attract bees and other insects.

Organic/non-organic
This planting material comes from a small-scale grower without an official organic certificate. But don't worry, we're certain it's pesticide-free.

Stronger plants, honest photos
Our plants are grown outdoors and are completely winter-hardy. They aren't young greenhouse plants, but stronger, perennials that have been growing for a while and therefore have a well-developed root system. By growing in wind, rain, and temperature fluctuations, they are better hardened, more robust, and adapt more quickly after planting than herbs grown in a warm greenhouse this year. Conservatory plants often look greener and fuller, but are younger and less resilient.

Because our plants follow the natural rhythm of the seasons, they can look bare or less attractive in winter. Many perennials die back (partially) above ground and store their energy underground. Sometimes the pot may seem empty, but don't worry: the strong roots are alive and will ensure the plant sprouts vigorously again in spring.

The photos show what the plants look like in winter, so you get a fair idea of ​​what to expect during this season.