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ERYNGIUM bourgatii 'Picos Amethyst'
Commonly known as Eryngo, Sea holly
Purple-amethyst coloured flowers, very striking
£13.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Thistle-like plant ideal for a gravel bed. Wildlife plant - butterflies. -
Pests & Diseases
root rot, slugs, snails, powdery mildew. -
Place of origin
Spain (Pyrenees) -
DeciduousDark green veined basal leaves to 7cm (3in) long appear before the flowers
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPurple amethyst -
Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
50cm (20in) -
Spread
30cm (12in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming, taprooted herbaceous perennial. Deeply-cut bracts to 6cm (2½in) long surround flowers in cylindrical umbels 1-3cm (½-1¼in) long
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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) -
Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Soil Conditions
Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Protect from winter wet.
Eryngium - Growing Guide
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