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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends. Mail order is continuing as normal. However please allow extra time for the couriers to deliver, once despatched from us. Sorry to say that some depots are experiencing high volumes of traffic, also staff shortages.

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ERYNGIUM bourgatii 'Picos Amethyst'

Commonly known as Eryngo, Sea holly

Purple-amethyst coloured flowers, very striking

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Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

individually £12.50 each, 3+ £10.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

1.5 to 2 Litre - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch

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Deciduous - dark green veined basal leaves to 7cm (3in) long appear before the flowers
Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - purple amethyst
Height - 50cm (20in)
Spread - 30cm (12in)
Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - clump-forming, taprooted herbaceous perennial. Deeply-cut bracts to 6cm (2½in) long surround flowers in cylindrical umbels 1-3cm (½-1¼in) long
Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
Full sun - protect from winter wet.
Additional Features - Good to know - - thistle-like plant ideal for a gravel bed. Wildlife plant - butterflies.
Pests & Diseases - root rot, slugs, snails, powdery mildew.
Place of origin - Spain (Pyrenees)
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Soil Conditions - Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly
Rabbit Resistant