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'E' > ERYNGIUM > x tripartitum >

ERYNGIUM x tripartitum

Commonly known as Sea holly , Tripartite eryngo

Small deep blue thistle flowers

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Available again FEBRUARY 2021 - fresh stock in late winter/early spring

individually £12.50 each, 3+ £10.00 each

Available again FEBRUARY 2021

1.5 to 2 Litre

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Deciduous - narrowly-oval 3-lobed, toothed, dark-green leaves 6-12cm (2½-5in) long with some spines.
Blue - deep blue
Height - 60-90cm (24-36in)
Spread - 50cm (20in)
Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - clump-forming, many-branched perennial. Flowers in cones 1-2cm (½-¾in) long with bracts 3.5cm (1½in) long.
Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Full sun - protect from winter wet.
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects
Pests & Diseases - root rot, slugs, snails, powdery mildew.
Place of origin - probably Mediterranean.
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly
Rabbit Resistant