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Eryngium planum - 'Blackappe (Eryngium)

Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Flowering
Form N/A
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Dark blue Flowers (Summer), Grey Foliage
Care Regular Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very hardy, Seaside Friendly
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Eryngium planum - Cultivation Notes

Eryngium's like it a sunny warm location with reasonably fertile yet never wet soil. Ideal for a border in full sun. Cut back to ground in autumn and avoid planting where foliage will be drowned by surrounding plants. Flower spikes might need staking.


Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Eryngium planum:
  • Spiney growth can deter unwanted visitors!
  • All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
  • Suitable for container growing
  • Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
  • Suitable for exposed coastal planting
  • Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
Weaknesses of Eryngium planum
  • Spiney plant - can scratch young children and gardeners!
Design & Plant Use for Eryngium planum:
  • Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting


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Eryngium planum - 'Blackappe (Eryngium)

This plant is available from Crocus:


Eryngium planum 'Blauer Zwerg' (sea holly (syn. Blue Dwarf))

Dwarf variety with deep blue flowers.

Availability: within 2-3 days excludes weekends.

Size: 2 litre pot.

£8.49 £6.99

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