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    ERYNGIUM giganteum 'Miss Willmott's Ghost'
    ERYNGIUM giganteum 'Miss Willmott's Ghost'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    ERYNGIUM giganteum 'Miss Willmott's Ghost'

    Commonly known as Eryngo, Giant sea holly

    AWARD
    Grows up to 3 feet with silvery white flower heads. Will self seed readily.
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2026
    £13.50 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ £12.00 each
    Available Early Spring 2026 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      Syn. E. giganteum. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. Named for Miss Ellen Wilmott (1853-1934)
    • Pests & Diseases
      Root rot, slugs, snails, powdery mildew.
    • Place of origin
      Caucasus, Iran,
    • Deciduous
      Heart-shaped, mid-green basal leaves 7-16cm (3-6in) long.
    • White
      Silvery white
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      90cm (36in)
    • 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.
      Rosette-forming, short-lived perennial. 6cm (2½in) long cones of flowers with bracts to 6cm (2½in) long. Flowers and bracts are prickly.
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    • Full sun
      Avoid winter wet.
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      90cm (36in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        30cm (12in)
      		  
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    Seeds may be available, check buying options below.
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Eryngium - Growing Guide
    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
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    View Planting Combinations
    ACANTHUS mollis and ERYNGIUM giganteum 'Miss Willmott's Ghost'
    AMARYLLIS Mixed, ECHINACEA purpurea and ERYNGIUM giganteum 'Miss Willmott's Ghost'
    COTINUS coggygria 'Rubrifolius' and ERYNGIUM giganteum 'Miss Willmott's Ghost'
    COTINUS coggygria 'Rubrifolius', ERYNGIUM giganteum 'Miss Willmott's Ghost' and PERSICARIA amplexicaulis 'Blackfield'
    ECHINOPS bannaticus and ERYNGIUM giganteum 'Miss Willmott's Ghost'
    ERYNGIUM and PEROVSKIA atriplicifolia 'Blue Spire'
    ERYNGIUM giganteum 'Miss Willmott's Ghost' and GERANIUM 'Rozanne'
    ERYNGIUM giganteum 'Miss Willmott's Ghost', GAURA lindheimeri 'The Bride' and PEROVSKIA atriplicifolia 'Blue Spire'
    ERYNGIUM giganteum 'Miss Willmott's Ghost', PANICUM virgatum 'Heavy Metal' and SANGUISORBA menziesii
    Eryngium, Astrantia

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    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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