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
Further Reading....
  • 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
  • Height
    70cm (28in)
  • Spread
    60cm (24in)
  • 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, 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
  • 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

ERYNGIUM x zabelii 'Jos Eijking'

 
Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
Delivery Information Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC

 

  • Additional Features
    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
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    Protect from winter wet
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Butterfly friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Eryngium - Growing Guide
70cm (28in)
Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  60cm (24in)
 

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