


ERYNGIUM x zabelii 'Violetta'
Commonly known as Eryngo, Variable-leaved sea holly

Silver-green leaves, violet-blue bracts.
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Good to know
E. alpinum x E. bourgatii. Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, snails, root rot, powdery mildew -
Place of origin
Garden origin. Australia. 1913. D. Norgate, Trentham Plant Farm, Victoria -
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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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
70cm (28in) -
Spread
40cm (16in) -
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 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)
40cm (16in)
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