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Eryngium alpinum

A glamorous, large-flowered sea-holly with sculpted heads in steely grey or rich royal blue. Hard to beat and loved by pollinators.
£2.95
070069
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Tried & tested by Sarah
Super productive variety
Easy to grow

A glamorous, large-flowered sea-holly with sculpted heads in a steely grey or rich royal blue

Hard to beat and loved by pollinators.

On occasion we may need to send you an alternative variety to the one shown, which will be selected by our growing team to ensure its suitability. It will be of equal or greater value to the original. Please contact our customer service team if there are any problems.

Product details

Type
Perennial
Position
Border (Middle)
Soil
Broad Tolerance
Flowers
July - October, the following year
Height
75cm (30in)
Common name
Sea holly
Moisture
Well-drained
Aspect
Full Sun
Spread
45cm (18in)
Cultivation
Direct sow March-April and/or August-September. May need a warm-cold-warm cycle and may be slow to germinate, taking up to 80 days. Or sow in the autumn, in shallow pans in light soil under a cold frame.

Care Tips

Choose a spot with fairly dry, well-drained soil that is poor to moderately fertile. Full sun is essential as is protection from winter wet. This also grows well in pots.

Flowering Time

July - October, the following year

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