Artichoke up close

in my neighbours garden. I have asked her to let me pick two before they go to flower next season ;-)

[Maggiemae]

Quite amazing - so like the Scotch Thistle but this plant can be delicious!

[Valerie Chesney]

Stunning Diana...I have not seen one growing before, only the product for sale in the supermarket.

[julia]

Love these big heads ... I got given some plants the other day while watering this morning I see some had been pulled out .. I suspect rabbits .. it will be a race to see who gives up first...

[Margo]

Nice shot

[KoalaGardens🐨]

I didn't actually realise they are quite this beautiful!

[Phil Sandford]

I didn’t know Artichokes flowered like that. Amazing.

[Bep]

Amazing close up.

[Carole Sandford]

Fantastic shot & so pretty!

[Beryl Lloyd]

Such gorgeousness , super close-up and bright colours !

[Babs]

Wow, it is so beautiful. fav.

[Lou Ann]

Your flowering artichokes photos have taught me something new, I had no idea they flowered if left alone. This is gorgeous!

[Merrelyn]

Lovely detail. The flowers are beautiful but I'm not a fan of artichoke hearts.

[Marilyn G M]

great use of colours

[gloria jones]

Fabulous capture of details and colors

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Great shot and beautiful colors.

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Lovely capture

[Desi]

Amazing. I have never seen an artichoke flowering. Gorgeous

[CC Folk]

I never knew an artichoke could look so pretty! fav

[Nina Ganci]

spectacular colours

[Angelika van Rooyen]

Tasty and beautiful!

[Jane Pittenger]

You can come here and eat our as well

[Rick]

Cool capture. Didn't know they would turn like that.

[Elyse Klemchuk]

This is amazing!

[Diana]

@maggiemae @happysnaps @julzmaioro @777margo @koalagardens @phil_sandford @gijsje @carole_sandford @beryl @onewing @louannwarren @merrelyn @mgmurray @seattlite @mittens @ziggy77 @seacreature @gardenfolk @ninaganci @angelikavr @jgpittenger @rickster549 @kchuk Thanks for the wonderful comments, favs and getting it on both the TP and PP. It is very much appreciated :-)

[Diana]

@julzmaioro I hope you win Julia, they not only look good but taste good too. ;-)