ERYNGIUM bourgatii 'Picos Amethyst'

Purple-amethyst coloured flowers, very striking

individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

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