Sea Holly. An unusual perennial with spiny margined, silvery green leaves. Branched stems of cone-shaped, greyish blue flowers surrounded by spiny margined, silvery white bracts. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers July to September. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Eryngium proteiflorum
An unusual perennial with spiny margined, silvery green leaves. Branched stems of cone-shaped, greyish blue flowers surrounded by spiny margined, silvery white bracts.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Eryngium |
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Species | proteiflorum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Sea Holly |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 90cm |
Family | Apiaceae |
Spread | 60cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, silver |
Flowers From | July, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Dry |
Protection | Protect from winter wet |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | |
Border | Border, Container, Pot |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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