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    ERYNGIUM planum 'Jade Frost'
    ERYNGIUM planum 'Jade Frost'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    ERYNGIUM planum 'Jade Frost'

    Commonly known as Eryngo, Sea holly

    Grey-green leaves edged creamy-white and developing pink tones. The foliage contrasts effectively with rich violet-blue flower clusters
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2026
    £13.50 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ £12.00 each
    Available Early Spring 2026 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant. Attracts insects.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, snails, root rot, powdery mildew
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. UK. Cornwall, J & M Cave.
    • Evergreen
      Grey-green leaves edged with cream and pinkish tints in spring.
    • Blue
      Violet blue
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Gold variegated
    • Height
      70cm (28in)
    • 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.
      Clump-forming erect perennial. Produces strong branching stems with numerous umbels 1-2cm (½-¾in) long of flowers with spiky bracts 2.5cm (1in) long.
    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    • Full sun
      Avoid winter wet.
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      70cm (28in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        30cm (12in)
      		  
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    Eryngium - Growing Guide
    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
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    Useful extras...

    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.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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