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    ERYNGIUM x zabelii 'Neptune's Gold'
    ERYNGIUM x zabelii 'Neptune's Gold'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    ERYNGIUM x zabelii 'Neptune's Gold'

    Commonly known as Eryngo, Variable-leaved sea holly

    Striking golden-yellow foliage and blue flowers
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £14.00 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ £12.00 each
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
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    • Good to know
      E. alpinum x E. bourgatii. Wildlife plant - bees. Winner of best new product, Grower of the Year awards 2015
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, snails, root rot, powdery mildew
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. Neil Alcock, Seiont Nurseries, Caernarfon, N. Wales
    • Semi-evergreen
      Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
      Heart-shaped, spiny-toothed, basal leaves 8-12cm (3-5in) long. Stem leaves are deeply 3-lobed.
    • Blue
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Gold
    • Height
      50cm (20in)
    • Spread
      40cm (16in)
    • Herbaceous
      Clump-forming, tap-rooted perennial. Produces spherical-cylindrical umbels 2-4cm (¾-1½in) across of long-lasting violet-blue flowers with rigid, spiny toothed green-tipped, blue bracts 6cm (2½in) 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
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    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
      Protect from winter wet
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
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    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™.
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    £3.00
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    £6.00
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    £12.00
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