A cardoon or an echinops young plant?

Discussion in 'Identification Area' started by Sian in Belgium, Sep 15, 2020.

  1. Sian in Belgium

    Sian in Belgium Total Gardener

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2011
    Messages:
    2,987
    Location:
    Just south of Brussels
    Ratings:
    +9,232
    Early this spring I sowed some echinops and cardoons. According to my labels, I only had one cardoon, that struggled and gave up, but a number of echinops young plants pulled through.

    I planted a group of echinops, and then looked back at one I planted out earlier in the summer. It looks very cardoon-like to me....

    Have I messed up my labelling? If so, is it possible to move the cardoon, or will it object to being transplanted to a more appropriate location?

    15B25B79-3BFE-4E63-909C-1A3CD8589EE8.jpeg
    My suspected cardoon - far too close to a pathway.

    I’m fairly sure the lower plant in this is an echinops, as labelled E36710A5-227C-44BD-BFBD-BA4B5D0123CA.jpeg
     
  2. Sian in Belgium

    Sian in Belgium Total Gardener

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2011
    Messages:
    2,987
    Location:
    Just south of Brussels
    Ratings:
    +9,232
    Well, in the absence of a sure ID, I’m going to treat it as a young cardoon plant, and have a go at moving it later today. Let’s hope that there is not too much root development yet. At least with our sandy soil, there shouldn’t be too much resistance!
     
  3. Nikolaos

    Nikolaos Total Gardener

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2019
    Messages:
    1,714
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Midlands, UK
    Ratings:
    +4,288
    Bottom one definitely looks like my Echinops bannaticus.

    Edit: Here's a photo of mine.

    Nick

    DSCN1388[1].JPG
     
    • Like Like x 2
      Last edited: Sep 16, 2020
    • pete

      pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

      Joined:
      Jan 9, 2005
      Messages:
      47,724
      Gender:
      Male
      Occupation:
      Retired
      Location:
      Mid Kent
      Ratings:
      +84,397
      I'd agree first picture is a cardoon.
      Never grown echinops, so would not like to say on that one, other than there does seem to be differences between the two plants.
       
      • Like Like x 2
      • Sian in Belgium

        Sian in Belgium Total Gardener

        Joined:
        Apr 8, 2011
        Messages:
        2,987
        Location:
        Just south of Brussels
        Ratings:
        +9,232
        Consider it moved!
         
        • Like Like x 2
        • Nikolaos

          Nikolaos Total Gardener

          Joined:
          Jun 26, 2019
          Messages:
          1,714
          Gender:
          Male
          Location:
          Midlands, UK
          Ratings:
          +4,288
          I suspect it'll be fine Sian, especially considering the fact that it's not in flower, I've transplanted both Eryngium and Echinops with no problems. I don't think 'thistles' in general are very demanding plants. :)

          Nick
           
          • Like Like x 1
          Loading...

          Share This Page

          1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
            By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
            Dismiss Notice