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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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Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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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, -
DeciduousHeart-shaped, mid-green basal leaves 7-16cm (3-6in) long.
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White
Silvery white -
Fully hardy
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Height
90cm (36in) -
Spread
30cm (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 hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size90cm (36in)
30cm (12in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Soil Conditions
Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Avoid winter wet.
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Planting Combinations
