Eryngium planum - Eryingium - Blue Sea Holly

Also known as Sea Holly, this strikingly attractive Eryngium plant, also often spelt Eryingium, carries rounded deep blue flowers and dark green, heart shaped, foliage on upright stems in summer. A choice plant for flower arranging, the flower stems may also be cut and dried for winter decoration. In the garden it make a fantastic combination with a wide variety of other herbaceous plants, and a grea architectural feature when planted in a group in full bloom.

The colour will combined well with a variety of shades from bright yellow Rudbeckias to pure whites or pinks and purples - for this reason alone it is one of our most popular perennials as it will suit many gardens and situations, from cottage to ultra-modern stainless steel clad affairs.

Eryingium planum Blue Sea Holly will tolerate poor soils and is drought tolerant once established, it will reach a height of about 90-120cm (36-48inches) when in full bloom.

Supplied in approx 1 litre containers.