
This delightful sea holly has long lasting flowers that arrive in mid- to late summer, turning bright metallic-blue as they age and usually lasting well into the autumn. They have a strong architectural shape, so are best in uncrowded borders where they can really stand out on their own. Honey bees love their flowers so they are perfect for adding to a sunny, wildlife-friendly garden.
How to care for Eryngium × zabelii Jos Eijking:
Lift and divide large colonies in spring. Avoid the temptation to cut back the flowerheads in autumn as they provide interest in the winter garden.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.7m
Eventual spread:
0.4m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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Goes well with
Campanula lactiflora 'Prichard's Variety'
milky bellflower ( syn. Campanula Pritchard's Variety )
From £7.19
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2 litre pot | £15.99 |
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3 × 2 litre pots | £39.99 |
|
9cm pot | £7.19 |
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3 × 9cm pots | £11.96 |
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This delightful sea holly has long lasting flowers that arrive in mid- to late summer, turning bright metallic-blue as they age and usually lasting well into the autumn. They have a strong architectural shape, so are best in uncrowded borders where they can really stand out on their own. Honey bees love their flowers so they are perfect for adding to a sunny, wildlife-friendly garden.
How to care for Eryngium × zabelii Jos Eijking:
Lift and divide large colonies in spring. Avoid the temptation to cut back the flowerheads in autumn as they provide interest in the winter garden.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.7m
Eventual spread:
0.4m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
-
This perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Product options
Delivery options (pick your preferred option at checkout)
Goes well with
Campanula lactiflora 'Prichard's Variety'
milky bellflower ( syn. Campanula Pritchard's Variety )
From £7.19
View options
2 litre pot | £15.99 |
|
3 × 2 litre pots | £39.99 |
|
9cm pot | £7.19 |
|
3 × 9cm pots | £11.96 |
|
View details