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 'Jos Eijking' is a striking hybrid sea holly with electric blue, long-lasting flowers. It's perfect for growing in a mixed herbaceous border or gravel garden and makes a wonderful cut flower, both in fresh and dried arrangements. For best results grow Eryngium x zabelii 'Jos Eijking' in free-draining soil, in a sunny position. Protect from excessive winter wet.
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Eryngium ‘Jos eijking’ and wildlife
Eryngium ‘Jos eijking’ 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 ‘Jos eijking’ poisonous?
Eryngium ‘Jos eijking’ has no toxic effects reported.
