Miss Willmott’s Ghost, Sea Holly. A perennial with spiny, mid-green leaves. Branched stems of cone-shaped, pale green at first then steel-blue flowers surrounded by spiny silvery grey bracts. Self seeds. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Eryngium giganteum
A perennial with spiny, mid-green leaves. Branched stems of cone-shaped, pale green at first then steel-blue flowers surrounded by spiny silvery grey bracts. Self seeds.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Eryngium |
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Species | giganteum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Miss Willmott's Ghost, Sea Holly |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 90cm |
Family | Apiaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, silver |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Dry |
Protection | Protect from winter wet |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border, Dried flowers |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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