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Eryngium planum

Hardy Perennial

FROM £5.00

70% (4 Reviews)

Steel-blue flowers

Long-lasting blooms

Loved by pollinating insects

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Commonly known as Sea Holly, this thistle-like perennial produces upright, branching stems of thimble-sized, steel-blue flowers surrounded by spiny bracts. From July to early autumn, these long-lasting blooms provide a valuable source of nectar for butterflies and pollinating insects. Eryngium planum makes fabulous gap filler for the middle of herbaceous borders, where it will happily mingle with other perennials. Perfect for sunny borders, including coastal locations, or planted in wildlife areas and cut flower gardens. Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 45cm (18").

Plant Size Height Up to 90cm (36in)
Spread Up to 45cm (18in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Perennial

Ideal For cottage gardenswildlife gardenscut flower gardencoastal garden

Position In full sun

Flowering Months

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Codes
6 Bare Root Plants (KC2059)
1 x 1 Litre Potted Plant (KA5259)
3 Bare Root Plants (KB3512)

Grow sea holly plants on light, well drained soil in full sun. Eryngium plants particularly dislike cold, wet soil in winter which may cause the crown to rot. If planting on heavy soils, dig in plenty of coarse grit to improve drainage prior to planting.

Feed and water regularly throughout the growing season until plants are fully established. Leave faded eryngium flower heads in place until spring to benefit from the winter interest they will add to your borders. In cold wet soils, use a cloche to protect the crown of the plant from winter rainfall. Lift and divide overcrowded clumps of eryngium in spring. Only lift it when necessary as sea holly can be slow to re-establish.

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