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ERYNGIUM bourgatii 'Picos Blue'
Commonly known as Eryngo, Sea holly
A new introduction with darker and larger blue flowers on robust stems
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowThistle-like plant ideal for a gravel bed. Wildlife plant - butterflies.
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Pests & Diseasesslugs, snails, powdery mildew. root rot
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Place of originSpain (Pyrenees)
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DeciduousDark green marbled foliage, basal leaves to 7cm (3in) long appears before the flowers
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Blue
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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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. Branching stems carry flowers in cylindrical umbels 1-3cm (½-1¼in) long surrounded by deeply-cut, deep blue bracts to 6cm (2½in) 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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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Soil Conditions
Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sunProtect from winter wet.
Eryngium - Growing Guide
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