ERYNGIUM x zabelii 'Jos Eijking'
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ERYNGIUM x zabelii 'Jos Eijking'
Commonly known as Eryngo, Variable-leaved sea holly
Grows to around 3 feet in height with intensely blue stems and flowers with a steely sheen
£13.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
E. alpinum x E. bourgatii. Wildlife plant - bees -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, snails, root rot, powdery mildew -
Place of origin
Garden origin. Holland -
Semi-evergreenKeeps 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
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Blue
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
70cm (28in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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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.Clump-forming, tap-rooted perennial. Produces spherical-cylindrical umbels 2-4cm (¾-1½in) across of long-lasting, violet-blue flowers with rigid, spiny toothed bracts 6cm (2½in) long
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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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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilProtect from winter wet
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size70cm (28in)
60cm (24in)
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