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Eryngium bourgatii 'Picos Blue' (PBR)

sea holly

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Position: full sunSoil: dry, well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: July and AugustHardiness: fully hardy

The thistle-like flowerheds of this sea holly are larger and richer in colour than many of the other forms, while the attractively marbled foliage, which is held on stiff, blue stems, are also attractive. Adaptable and easy to grow, they add textural interest and colour to mixed or herbaceous borders, and they also look great in more naturalised planting schemes such as prairie or gravel gardens.

Garden care: Lift and divide large colonies in spring. Avoid the temptation to cut back the flower-heads in autumn as they provide interest in the winter garden. Trim back to newly emerging foliage in spring.

How to care for Eryngium bourgatii Picos Blue (PBR):

Lift and divide large colonies in spring. Avoid the temptation to cut back the flower-heads in autumn as they provide interest in the winter garden. Trim back to newly emerging foliage in spring.

Flowering period:
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Eventual height:
0.5m
Eventual spread:
0.3m
Position:

Full sun

Rate of growth:

Average

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

  • InformationThis perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

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RH30006179
3 × 9cm pots
£35.99 £12.00 each
available to order from late spring
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RH30000153
9cm pot
£14.99
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