Eryngium bourgatii 'Pen Blue' - P11

Description
The Mediterranean sea holly 'Pen Blue' (Eryngium bourgatii) is a bushy, clump-forming perennial with decorative, deeply slit, silver-green leaves. From June to August, it bears silver-blue flowers arranged in cobs. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Mediterranean sea holly 'Pen Blue' is well tolerant of frost.

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

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Mediterranean sea holly 'Pen Blue' are silver-green, deeply slit.

Frost hardiness
The Mediterranean sea holly 'Pen Blue' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, clump-forming.

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 'Pen Blue' forms silver-blue flowers arranged in cobs from June.

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