Eryngium alpinum blue star
£1.95 – £5.00
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Description
Abundance of deep blue flowers.
This variety was originally bred for cut flower and so puts on a great show of flowers on sturdy stems. The foliage may look vicious but far from it as this variety is soft to touch. Ideal for the border in a semi shaded area.
Flowering: Summer
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 50-80cm
Spread: 45cm
Further information:
The perfect plant to attract bees and butterflies. Flower stems can be dried for adding into flower arrangements.
Common Name: Alpine Sea Holly
Life Cycle: perennial
Family: Apiaceae
Foliage: ovate / lobed / spiny
Basic Colour: ( silver )
Flower Colour: silver
Natural Flowering: June-August
Winter Hardiness: Hardy
Height with Flowers: 50cm
Soil Requirements: average / dry / well-drained / sandy
Soil ph: acidic / alkaline / neutral
Location: container / cottage garden / border / rock garden / Mediterranean
Usage: ornamental / bee food plant / cut flower
Pruning: cut back old flowered stems
Tolerates: drought tolerant / salt tolerant / deer resistance / rabbit resistance
Origin: Cultivar
Additional information
| Weight | 100 g |
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| Pot Size | 1x 3cm Plug Sold Out, 1 x 9cm Pot |
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