ERYNGIUM 'Lapis Blue'
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ERYNGIUM 'Lapis Blue'
Commonly known as Eryngo, Sea holly
Large steely-blue prickly flowers which age to dark blue over silver-grey foliage
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
A compact sea-holly. Thistle-like plant ideal for a gravel bed. Wildlife plant - butterflies -
Pests & Diseases
Root rot, slugs, snails, powdery mildew -
Place of origin
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Deciduous
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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
40cm (16in) -
Spread
50cm (20in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial. Deeply cut bracts surround flowers in cylindrical umbels
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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) -
Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
Protect from winter wet -
Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size40cm (16in)
50cm (20in)
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