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ERYNGIUM giganteum 'Miss Willmott's Ghost'
Commonly known as Eryngo, Giant sea holly
Grows up to 3 feet with silvery white flower heads. Will self seed readily.
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DeciduousHeart-shaped, mid-green basal leaves 7-16cm (3-6in) long.
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WhiteSilvery white
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Height90cm (36in)
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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.Rosette-forming, short-lived perennial. 6cm (2½in) long cones of flowers with bracts to 6cm (2½in) long. Flowers and bracts are prickly.
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Full sunAvoid winter wet.
ERYNGIUM giganteum 'Miss Willmott's Ghost'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowSyn. E. giganteum. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. Named for Miss Ellen Wilmott (1853-1934)Pests & DiseasesRoot rot, slugs, snails, powdery mildew.Place of originCaucasus, Iran,
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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HardinessFully hardy
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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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