Eryngium planum 'Blaukappe'

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Sea hollyPerennialFamily: Asteraceae

Flower colour:

Blue

Foliage colour:

Blue/Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

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.

Eryngium planum 'Blaukappe' is a tall-growing cultivar with small, electric-blue flowerheads. It's perfect for growing in the middle of a herbaceous border, gravel garden or in a container, and makes a wonderful cut flower, both in fresh and dried arrangements.

For best results grow Eryngium planum 'Blaukappe' in free-draining soil, in a sunny position. Protect from excessive winter wet. Find out more on our grow guide for Eryngiums.

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Eryngium ‘Blaukappe’ and wildlife

Eryngium ‘Blaukappe’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Eryngium ‘Blaukappe’ poisonous?

Eryngium ‘Blaukappe’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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