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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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Deciduous - heart-shaped, mid-green basal leaves 7-16cm (3-6in) long.
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White - silvery white
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Height - 90cm (36in)
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Spread - 30cm (12in)
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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.
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Full sun - avoid winter wet.
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Additional Features - Good to know - - syn. E. giganteum. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. Named for Miss Ellen Wilmott (1853-1934)
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Pests & Diseases - root rot, slugs, snails, powdery mildew.
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Place of origin - Caucasus, Iran,
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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90cm (36in)
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

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