Sea holly

Offspring of E. bourgatii x E. alpinum.

Sea Holly 'Big Blue' is extraordinarily eye-catching with its multitude of intense, iridescent steel-blue flowers, 4 in. wide (10 cm), tightly packed into egg-shaped heads, that light up the garden throughout summer. Its beautiful texture and unique color that extends onto the stems and leaves, coupled with its long-lasting flowering, easy care and remarkable qualities as cut flowers make it a favorite of gardeners. A favorite of bees and butterflies too!

Photo #6/18 of Sea Holly (Eryngium planum 'Blue Hobbit'). Photo Location: Vaughan, On, Canada (zone 5b) on 2012-07-01.

About this item Mature Size: Blue Sea Holly typically reaches 1-3 feet in height and 1-2 feet in width, making it a great choice for borders, rock gardens, or as a specimen plant. Foliage: The foliage of Blue Sea Holly is a standout feature, with spiky, silver-blue leaves that are textured and provide interest even when the plant is not in bloom. Tolerance: Blue Sea Holly is a tough and low-maintenance plant that is tolerant of salt spray, drought, and poor soils, making it a great choice…

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Eryngium planum 'Blaukappe' and pink Hollyhock mallow (Malva alcea 'Fastigiata'), mid July.

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Plant these perennials that bring unique and pretty color to your garden. These aren't classic perennials, but rather unique flowers that will make your garden beds truly special. Our favorite perennials include baptista, malva, bergenia and sea holly.

Photo #15/19 of Sea Holly (Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'). Caption: Photo courtesy of Select Seeds.

Growing Sea Holly: A Beginner's Guide to a Unique Garden Addition. Perfect for a cut flower garden and dried arrangements!

Written by our research team, this reference contains the essential information for growing Eryngium planum (sea holly) from seed. Read more for a successful harvest!

Learn how to grow the exciting and bizarre Sea Holly flowers. New varieties of sea holly are revealed each year in an attempt to outdo last year’s lineup of hybrids. Check this list of cool-weather and warm-weather hybrids. #gardeningchannel #gardening #flowergardening #weirdflowers

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You know that old saw about plants -- "thrives on neglect"? It must have been created for sea holly. It does best in poor soil with little water and baked conditions. Yet it has striking flowers, an interesting prickly texture, excellent drought- and deer-resistance, and even salt-tolerance. Plants form taproots, so they are difficult to transplant once established, but starting new ones from seed is easy. www.bhg.com/gardening/plant-dictionary/perennial/sea-holl... PhotoAwardsCounter Click…

Sea Holly. Botanical Illustrations by Sarah Jane Humphrey. http://sarahjanehumphrey.com