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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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Availability yet to be determined - We don't yet know when or if this plant is coming back into stock

Seeds £5.00 per packet

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £4.00 each

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Availability yet to be determined

Per Packet - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch

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Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

individually £12.50 each, 3+ £10.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

1.5 to 2 Litre - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch

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Deciduous - heart-shaped, mid-green basal leaves 7-16cm (3-6in) long.
White - silvery white
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)
Full sun - avoid winter wet.
Additional Features - Good to know - - 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,
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly
Rabbit Resistant