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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
Further Reading....
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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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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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Full sunProtect from winter wet.
ERYNGIUM bourgatii 'Picos Blue'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowThistle-like plant ideal for a gravel bed. Wildlife plant - butterflies.Pests & Diseasesslugs, snails, powdery mildew. root rotPlace of originSpain (Pyrenees)
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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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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