Sea Holly (Eryngium planum Blue Dwarf)

This small sea holly produces masses of intense blue, teasel-like flowers on branched stems from July to September above clumps of toothed, dark green leaves. An excellent, evergreen plant for the front of a sunny, well-drained border or gravel garden, the spiky blooms are perfect for use in dried flower arrangements.Position: full sunSoil: dry, well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Flower colour: intense blueOther features: ideal for use in dried flower arrangementsHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Lift and divide large colonies in spring. Avoid the temptation to cut back the flower-heads in autumn as they provide interest in the winter gardenGoes well with: Perovskia 'Blue Spire', Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet', Euphorbia characias subspecies wulfenii 'Blue Wonder', Sedum spectabile, Crambe maritima, Stipa tenuissima
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