Sea Holly. A perennial with spiny, dark green, veined basal leaves. Branched stems of cone-shaped, bright steel-blue flowers surrounded by spiny steel-blue bracts. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers July to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Eryngium x oliverianum
A perennial with spiny, dark green, veined basal leaves. Branched stems of cone-shaped, bright steel-blue flowers surrounded by spiny steel-blue bracts.
Additional information
| Generic | Eryngium |
|---|---|
| Species | x oliverianum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Sea Holly |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 90cm |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, silver |
| Flowers From | July, September |
| 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 | |
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