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Eryngium serra

Eryngium serra
Sea holly, Eryngo

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This plant carries a 12 months recovery warranty

More information

Eryngium serra, umbels of greenish erect on rigid stems.
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Best planting time February to March, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time July to September
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Description

Thistles maybe, but what thistles! They are all so beautiful that it's difficult to have preferences.

Eryngium serra is very similar in appearance to E. agavifolium. Stiff, unbranched stems and greenish flowers, grouped in a coarse umbel at the top of the stems.

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Eryngium serra in pictures

Eryngium serra (Flowering) Flowering
Eryngium serra (Foliage) Foliage
Eryngium serra (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour green
Flowering time July to September

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Eryngium

Species

serra

Family

Apiaceae

Other common names

Sea holly, Eryngo

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference8234111

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Planting and care

These plants are very easy to cultivate on a slope with the addition of gravel to improve drainage, where they can thrive for a long time. Plant in any well-drained soil. Its exotic appearance will be beautifully highlighted in a large rockery or paving.

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Planting period

Best planting time February to March, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) 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

Care

Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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