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Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue'
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Sea hollyPerennialFamily: Apiaceae
- Height: 1mSpread: 60cm
- Hardy
- Attractive to wildlife
Flower colour:
Blue
Foliage colour:
Silver
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle
Soil
Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / 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 x zabelii 'Big Blue' bears huge cones surrounded by ruff of long and spiky bracts. Flowers are a particularly dense blue colour, which contrast beautifully with the grey-green leaves. It's perfect for growing in sunny, well-drained borders, especially in informal and wild gardens, where the blooms will attract masses of bees.
For best results grow Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue' in free-draining soil, in a sunny position. In colder climates you may need to protect the roots with a mulch of straw, and tidy spent foliage in spring to prevent rot. Find out more on our grow guide for Eryngiums.
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Eryngium ‘Big blue’ and wildlife
Eryngium ‘Big blue’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Eryngium ‘Big blue’ poisonous?
Eryngium ‘Big blue’ 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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