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Fabulous for florists, Eryngium are much loved by bees and other pollinators, and make an eye-catching addition to both fresh and dried flower arrangements.Collection comprises; x zabelii ‘Neptune’s Gold’ – a rare variety boasting yellow foliage and blue stems which hold silvery-blue, spiky blooms surrounded by a blue ruff which turns golden at the tips, height 50cm, spread 40cm; ‘Magical Blue Globe’ – small, silvery, thimble-shaped flowerheads mature to deep indigo as they mature, over evergreen foliage, height 50cm, spread 40cm; and x zabelii ‘Big Blue’ – large, egg-shaped flowerheads up to 10cm across, surrounded by silvery-blue bracts on blue stems, height and spread 60-80cm.Interestingly, the Georgians collected the roots and cooked them in the same way as we might asparagus. However, it was the roots reputed aphrodisiac properties which really interested our ancestors.Eryngium are hardy perennials which are drought tolerant once established and prefer to be planted in well-drained soil which benefits from full sun.
Key Information
| Included In this Collection | Eryngium x zabelii Big Blue 9cm pot | Eryngium planum Magical Blue Globe 9cm pot | Eryngium Neptunes Gold in a 9cm pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latin Name | Eryngium x zabelii Big Blue 9cm pot | ||
| Common Name | Sea Holly | ||
| Hardiness | H5 (-10 to -15°C) | ||
| Colour | Blue | ||
| Type | Perennial | ||
| Format | 9cm Pots | ||
| Position | Full-Sun | ||
| Foliage | Deciduous | ||
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.75 | ||
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.60 | ||
| AGM | Yes | ||
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Loam Sand | ||
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral | ||
| Aspect | South-facing, West-facing | ||
| Drought Tolerant | Yes | ||
| Good for pots | Yes | ||
| Good for Rockeries | Yes | ||
| Good for wildlife | Yes | ||
| Good for pollinators | Yes | ||
| Good for cutting | Yes |
