Eryngium bourgatii - P9

Description
The Mediterranean sea holly (Eryngium bourgatii) is an upright perennial with decorative, deeply slit, grey-green leaves with silver-grey veins. It bears silver-grey flowers from July to August. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and grows to a width of approx. 50 cm. The Mediterranean sea holly is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * cut flower * very beautiful in containers

leaves
High foliage ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Mediterranean sea hollys are grey-green, silver-grey veined, deeply slit.

Frost hardiness
The Mediterranean sea holly has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Eryngium bourgatii forms silver-grey flowers from July.

Use
Container, cutting, solitary, group planting, rock garden