Sea Holly Blue Glitter Seeds - Eryngium planum
E. planum
Plains eryngo, Flat Sea holly
Perennial
Cut Flower - Fresh or Dried
| Harvesting | Good for Cutting, Cut & Come Again, Long Vase Life |
|---|---|
| Growing Conditions | Field Crop, Grows Well in Containers |
| Additional Characteristics | Start Early for Transplants, Good for Overwintering, Cold Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Easy to Grow |
| Flowering Month | June, July, August, September |
| Garden Style | Cutting / Cut Flowers, English Cottage, Heirloom & Heritage, Romantic, Victorian |
| Lighting Conditions | Full Sun |
| Seed Type | Open Pollinated |
| Days to Maturity | 365 Days |
| Stem Type | Branching Stem |
| Plant Hardiness | Hardy |
| Plant Height | 31 - 40 inches |
| Plant Lifecycle | Perennial |
| Plant Moisture & Climate | Heat Tolerant, Well-drained |
| Plant Uses | Cut Flower & Bouquets, Bouquet Filler Flower, Excellent for Drying & Crafts, Sustains Beneficial Insects, Attracts Friendly Pollinators, Ornamental, Landscape |
| Shape | Filler Flower, Pods & Fiddly Bits, Textural |
In stock
SKU
RE7080-8573
Sea Holly Blue Glitter, scientifically known as Eryngium planum, is a highly sought after hardy perennial in zones 3 to 8 . Shimmering, metallic, fanciful eclectic blooms on sturdy long cobalt blue stems add exceptional textural and visual interest to any garden landscape. A prized favorite among floral creatives for its exceptional beauty and vibrant color, this is a must grow variety for cut flower producers looking to expand their unique textural offerings. An excellent fresh cut flower or used dried in everlasting arrangements. As plants get established and firmly rooted, they will produce an abundance of blooming bracts that just grow more robust each season with time. For this variety to bloom in the first year, plants must be started indoors early in the season. Prefers warm, sunny locations and is drought and poor soil tolerant as long as it is well drained. This FleuroSelect Gold Award Winner averages 32" to 36" inches tall and its blooms are a favorite hot spot for beneficial flies and wasps, as well as friendly pollinators in the garden. Use care in harvesting and wear gloves as this variety has thistle-like foliage with prickly leaves. Packet: 25 seeds.
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Sea Holly Blue Glitter, scientifically known as Eryngium planum, is a highly sought after hardy perennial in zones 3 to 8 . Shimmering, metallic, fanciful eclectic blooms on sturdy long cobalt blue stems add exceptional textural and visual interest to any garden landscape. A prized favorite among floral creatives for its exceptional beauty and vibrant color, this is a must grow variety for cut flower producers looking to expand their unique textural offerings. An excellent fresh cut flower or used dried in everlasting arrangements. As plants get established and firmly rooted, they will produce an abundance of blooming bracts that just grow more robust each season with time. For this variety to bloom in the first year, plants must be started indoors early in the season. Prefers warm, sunny locations and is drought and poor soil tolerant as long as it is well drained. This FleuroSelect Gold Award Winner averages 32" to 36" inches tall and its blooms are a favorite hot spot for beneficial flies and wasps, as well as friendly pollinators in the garden. Use care in harvesting and wear gloves as this variety has thistle-like foliage with prickly leaves. Packet: 25 seeds.
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