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ERYNGIUM bourgatii 'Picos Amethyst'
Commonly known as Eryngo, Sea holly
Purple-amethyst coloured flowers, very striking
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DeciduousDark green veined basal leaves to 7cm (3in) long appear before the flowers
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPurple amethyst
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Height50cm (20in)
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Spread30cm (12in)
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HerbaceousEarly 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
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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)
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Full sunProtect from winter wet.
ERYNGIUM bourgatii 'Picos Amethyst'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowThistle-like plant ideal for a gravel bed. Wildlife plant - butterflies.Pests & Diseasesroot rot, slugs, snails, powdery mildew.Place of originSpain (Pyrenees)
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Soil ConditionsWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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WildlifeBee friendlyButterfly friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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