Welcome to our plant database launched in March 2017.

The purpose of this database is to share information about plants you may wish to grow and inspire you to make creative choices about your garden. It is a constantly evolving resource so you will find more information and images each time you visit.

Please note this does not reflect our current stock. We have an extensive, constantly changing selection of varieties at all times so please contact us before visiting if you have a specific plant in mind.

Eryngium alpinum

Genus: Eryngium
Species: alpinum
Variety: -
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial

An excellent form of 'Sea Holly' with low rosettes of grey-green foliage, from which rise branched stems bearing lots of large steely-blue flowers that are adored by bees etc, lasting from July right through to the autumn. It's an excellent cut flower, and dries well too.

Characteristics

Foliage:	Herbaceous
Hardiness:	Hardy

Colour

Flower:	Blue, Purple
Foliage:	Green

Aspect

Sun:	Sunny site
Soil:	Well drained soil

Size

Height and Spread:

90cm by 45cm

Company Number Reg. 5179239 | VAT number 433 7797 19

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