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Eryngium bourgatii

Eryngium bourgatii
Sea Holly, Eryngo

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The two young plants arrived in good condition. Planted in the fall, they are now starting to grow again. Remember to mark their location as they almost completely disappear during the winter.

Ada, 22/03/2025

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Eryngium bourgatii, called sea holly or ornamental thistle, is a compact perennial with stunning metallic blue inflorescences.
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Recommended planting time February to May, September to October
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Description

Eryngium bourgatii, called sea holly or ornamental thistle, is a compact perennial with stunning metallic blue inflorescences.

This beautiful species with upright stems, which can vary in size depending on the soil, reaches a height of 40 to 60cm (16 to 24in). Its magnificent divided and thorny foliage is greyish-green, even whitish in very dry places. The ovoid floral heads of Eryngium bourgatii are bluish-purple, globular and surrounded by large thorny bracts which are very decorative, and grey-blue shades with purple. Fresh or dried, the flowers are highly prized by florists.

Grow Eryngium bourgatii in light, well-drainied soil, even limestone, in the sun, alongside Gaura lindheimeri 'Snowstorm', Verbascum bombyciferum 'Polarsommer', and Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'.

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Eryngium, sea holly: planting, growing and care
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Eryngium, sea holly: planting, growing and care
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Eryngium bourgatii (Foliage) Foliage
Eryngium bourgatii (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time July to August
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour grey or silver

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Eryngium

Species

bourgatii

Family

Apiaceae

Other common names

Sea Holly, Eryngo

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference8231111

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Planting and care

Eryngium bourgatii is planted in rocky or sandy soil, including rather poor soil, even limestone in a sunny position. Its lifespan will be shorter if the soil is heavy, damp, and compact.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time February to May, September to October

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Well-drained and deep

Care

Pruning instructions Cut the flower stalks as they grow.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time August to September
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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