{"product_id":"col-2ltr-art-gre-glox1","title":"Artichoke Green Globe, Hardy Perennial Vegetable, Outdoor Garden Ready, 2Ltr Root Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Globe Artichoke Live Plant – Hardy Perennial Vegetable, Outdoor Garden Ready, 2Ltr Root Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Green Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) is a striking architectural plant and herbaceous perennial, widely regarded as one of the best artichoke varieties for UK gardens. Supplied as a healthy, established plant in a 2Ltr root ball, it is ready to plant straight into borders, raised beds, or large containers. Ideal for beginners and seasoned growers alike, this variety delivers a low-maintenance yet high-yield harvest each season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Green Globe Artichoke live plant in a 2Ltr root ball\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, established and ready to plant outdoors\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionally grown in the UK\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grow Green Globe Artichoke?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Globe is the classic globe artichoke variety, prized for its large, silvery-green thistle-like foliage and generous, flavourful flower buds. As both an ornamental and productive plant, it brings bold structure to any garden setting — from kitchen gardens and allotments to mixed herbaceous borders and patio containers. This productive perennial will reward you with edible globe artichokes from the second year onwards, and its large purple-blue thistle flowers are irresistible to bees, butterflies and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions and Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a sheltered, sunny position in well-drained soil for the strongest results.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring planting is ideal, from March through May. 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