Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Red, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
ABELIA x grandiflora
Common Name
Artichoke
Glossy Abelia
In Hindi
Artichoke
Glossy Abelia
In German
Artischocke
Glossy Abelia
In French
Artichaut
Abelia Glossy
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Abelia brillante
In Greek
αγκινάρα
γυαλιστερό Abelia
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Abelia brilhante
In Polish
Karczoch
Błyszczący Abelia
In Latin
cactus
Abutilon glossy
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Dipsacales
Family
Asteraceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Glossy Abelia
Season and care of Artichoke and Glossy Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Glossy Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Glossy Abelia season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Glossy Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Glossy Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Glossy Abelia Physical Information
Artichoke and Glossy Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Glossy Abelia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Glossy Abelia are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Glossy Abelia flower color: White and Light Pink
- Glossy Abelia leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Artichoke and Glossy Abelia
Care of Artichoke and Glossy Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Glossy Abelia pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Glossy Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.