Eryngium 'Big Blue'
The deepest blue, with extra texture
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Hereford
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Eryngium 'Big Blue'
- This spectacularly spiky sea holly brings so much coastal charm to your garden, you'll almost smell the salt air. Bright blue thimble-shaped flower heads are circled by a ruff of spiky, silvery-blue bracts, on branched stems rising from shimmering green foliage
- Flowers throughout July and August
- A hardy, low-maintenance perennial plant with excellent drought resistance
- Plant in pots of borders in a sunny spot - these also make stunning cut flowers
- Bees can't keep away from Eryngiums, so they're great for attracting pollinators to your garden
- Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit - deservedly so
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Eryngium 'Big Blue' thrives in 30 cm pots with good drainage, being drought-tolerant and happy up to 30°C.
How big does it get?
Eryngium 'Big Blue' typically reaches a mature height of 80 cm and a spread of 45 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Eryngium 'Big Blue' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Eryngium 'Big Blue' prefers well-drained, sandy or chalky soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Once established, Eryngium 'Big Blue' is quite drought-tolerant and only requires watering every 10 to 14 days, providing around 1.5 cm of water, though it will appreciate a thorough soaking when temperatures exceed 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Eryngium 'Big Blue' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Eryngium 'Big Blue' has an RHS rating of H5, withstanding temperatures down to -15°C, making it hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters.
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