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  • ERYNGIUM
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    ERYNGIUM

    Commonly known as Eryngo, Sea holly

    Genus of 230 species annuals, biennials and deciduous and evergreen perennials, some very decorative.

    Those from dry areas of Europe, northern Africa, Turkey, central Asia, China and Korea usually have tap roots. Those from wetter areas and marshy grassland in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and warm-temperate regions of North, Central and South America have fibrous roots.

    Most have spiny leaves and thistle-like flowers. They are striking plants for naturalizing and can be dried for arrangements if flowers are cut before becoming fully open.

    Many species have been used for food and medicine.

    All attract bees and other insects.

    UK native E. maritimus, Sea holly is found in sand dunes and on shingle sea shores. The roots used to be candied with sugar and orange flower water and used as an aphrodisiac.

    Field eryngo, E. campestre, a native perennial of dry, grassy places is rare and found only in the south of England.

    Plant Details
    • Good to know
      Some from dry, rocky and coastal areas - others from marshy regions. Excellent for dried arrangements. Many will naturalize. Wildlife plant - bees and butterflies.
    • Place of origin
      Europe, northern Africa, Turkey, central Asia, China, Korea.
    • Deciduous
    • Evergreen
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Eryngium - Growing Guide

    Varieties

    ERYNGIUM bourgatii 'Picos Amethyst'
    Purple-amethyst coloured flowers, very striking
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Available again FEB 2025
    fresh stock in late winter
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    ERYNGIUM bourgatii 'Picos Blue'
    A new introduction with darker and larger blue flowers on robust stems
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ERYNGIUM giganteum 'Miss Willmott's Ghost'
    Giant sea holly
    Grows up to 3 feet with silvery white flower heads. Will self seed readily.
     
    Seeds
    £5.00
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ERYNGIUM serra
    Chilean sea holly
    Small green-white flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    ERYNGIUM x tripartitum
    Small deep blue thistle flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Available again FEB 2025
    fresh stock in late winter
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    ERYNGIUM x zabelii 'Jos Eijking'
    Grows to around 3 feet in height with intensely blue stems and flowers with a steely sheen
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
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