Tempo Globe Artichoke

Scientific Name: Cynara cardunculus (Scolymus Group) 'Tempo'

Also Known As

Cynara scolymus 'Tempo'

Plant type

perennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

8a-11

Tempo Globe Artichoke plant details

Tempo Globe Artichoke is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial fruit / vegetable with blue and white foliage. In summer purple and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tempo Globe Artichoke

Plant type: perennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and red blooms in summer
Uses: architectural

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tempo Globe Artichoke

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A new reason for you to grow your own artichokes! Now not only are they drought tolerant, supremely easy to grow (they are giant thistles after all!) tasty & highly architectural, this much sought after new variety bears stand-out, ornamental, violet-red heads! To 3 - 4' tall & across, the primary heads are 4 - 5" across followed by smaller secondary heads 2-3" across. It's best to give your 'chokes some space, lots of sun, even in the Winter. Not fussy about soil but performs best with compost added. Plants grown as annuals will bear in late Summer, but can also be overwintered so that they will bear again in Spring. Artichokes are Winter dormant & can be divided at this time. Deer resistant!