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Flowering Artichoke - Single stem
Dramatic, architectural, and strikingly unique, the Flowering Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus) offers a captivating blend of rugged texture and vibrant botanical beauty. Harvested fresh at the grower level, these impressive focal stems feature heavy, silver-green artichoke heads bursting into vibrant, electric-purple thistle-like blooms. They provide an unforgettable, top-tier focal element, adding extraordinary scale, rich texture, and rustic grandeur to luxury wedding arbors, large-scale event centerpieces, and avant-garde floral displays.
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Stem Count: Available in single focal stems or multi-stem bunches
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Variety: Flowering Globe Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus)
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Color Palette: Deep violet-purple fringe set against silvery sage-green and muted olive bracts
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Texture: Thick, heavy, overlapping woody scales with soft, feathery central filaments
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Vase Life: Exceptional longevity (typically 10–14+ days with proper care; holds form well as it dries)
Care & Handling
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Unpacking: Recut thick, heavy stem ends cleanly at a sharp 45-degree angle using sharp pruners upon arrival.
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Hydration: Place immediately into a heavy-bottomed bucket filled with deep, clean, cool water mixed with floral preservative.
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Prep: Strip off lower leaves and small bracts that sit below the waterline to maintain clean water.
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Storage: Store upright in a cool room away from direct sunlight, heating vents, and harsh drafts.