- Botanical name: Eryngium 'Neptune's Gold'
- Common name: Sea holly
- Family: Apiaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Blue
Golden
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Eryngiums make a striking addition to dry, sunny borders and gravel gardens. They have thistle-like flowers, made up of tiny flowers packed together in a tight cluster, surrounded by a ruff of spiny bracts. The flowerheads last well when cut and can also be dried. For best results grow eryngiums in free-draining soil, in a sunny position.
Eryngium ‘Neptune’s Gold’ is a colourful plant. The spiky bracts are silvery blue at the base, turning gold at the tips. The stems of ‘Neptune’s Gold’ are blue, and the foliage yellow.
How to grow Eryngium 'Neptune's Gold'
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Plant size
50cm height
40cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline
Plant calendar
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Plant does flower in July |
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Plant does flower in August |
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Do Divide in March |
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Do Divide in April |
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Do Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Eryngium 'Neptune's Gold' and wildlife
Eryngium 'Neptune's Gold' is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Eryngium 'Neptune's Gold' poisonous?
Eryngium 'Neptune's Gold' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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