Eryngium bourgatii 'Picos Blue' (PBR)

sea holly

Eventual height & spread

Eryngium bourgatii 'Picos Blue' (PBR)

sea holly

  • 9cm pot
  • £14.99
  • available to order from spring
  • 3 × 9cm pots
  • £35.99 £12.00 each
  • available to order from spring
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  • Position: full sun
  • Soil: dry, well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: July and August
  • Hardiness: fully hardy


The thistle-like flowerheds of this sea holly are larger and richer in colour than many of the other forms, while the attractively marbled foliage, which is held on stiff, blue stems, are also attractive.

Adaptable and easy to grow, they add Eryngium bourgatii 'Picos Blue' will add textural interest and colour to mixed or herbaceous borders, and will also look great in more naturalised planting schemes such as prairie or gravel gardens.


  • Garden care:
    Eryngium thrives in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil, ideally in full sun, while avoiding areas prone to wet winter conditions.

    To enhance winter interest in your garden, resist cutting back the striking flower heads in autumn; instead, leave them to add structure through the colder months.

    In spring, trim back the old stems to make way for fresh growth from the emerging foliage, ensuring the plant remains healthy and vigorous for the new season.