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ERYNGIUM serra
Commonly known as Chilean sea holly, Eryngo
Small green-white flowers
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. Suitable for drying and makes an excellent cut flower -
Pests & Diseases
Root rot, slugs, snails, powdery mildew -
Place of origin
Chile -
EvergreenPineapple-like, saw-toothed strap-shaped leaves in rosettes
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GreenGreen-white
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1m (39in) -
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. Massed heads of grape-sized, spiky flowers
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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) -
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 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 Size1.5m (5ft)
1m (39in)
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