Eryngium bourgatii 'Picos Blue' (PBR)
sea holly
Position: full sunSoil: dry, well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: July and AugustHardiness:...
9cm pot
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Plant description
Position: full sunSoil: dry, well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: July and AugustHardiness: fully hardy
The thistle-like flowerheds of this sea holly are larger and richer in colour than many of the other forms, while the attractively marbled foliage, which is held on stiff, blue stems, are also attractive. Adaptable and easy to grow, they add textural interest and colour to mixed or herbaceous borders, and they also look great in more naturalised planting schemes such as prairie or gravel gardens.
Garden 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 garden. Trim back to newly emerging foliage in spring.
The thistle-like flowerheds of this sea holly are larger and richer in colour than many of the other forms, while the attractively marbled foliage, which is held on stiff, blue stems, are also attractive. Adaptable and easy to grow, they add textural interest and colour to mixed or herbaceous borders, and they also look great in more naturalised planting schemes such as prairie or gravel gardens.
Garden 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 garden. Trim back to newly emerging foliage in spring.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Eryngium bourgatii Picos Blue (PBR):
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 garden. Trim back to newly emerging foliage in spring.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
