Eryngium bourgatii Picos Amethyst ('Mackpam') (PBR)
sea holly
- 9cm pot
- £15.99
- In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
- 3 × 9cm pots
- £35.99 £12.00 each
- In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
- 2 litre pot
- £21.99
- available to order from spring
- 3 × 2 litre pots
- £54.99 £18.33 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 to August
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Easily recognised by their ruff of spiky bracts surrounding a prominent, cone-like centre of tiny flowers, sea hollies make a bold statement in a sunny border or gravel garden. This variety has deeply cut, deep blue bracts held on stiff, blue stems in July and August.
The attractive, dark green, marbled foliage of Eryngium bourgatii Eryngium bourgatii Picos Amethyst, which appears before the flowers, is shown off to best effect planted in gravel. Or, try it in bold clumps among grasses. Eryngiums are also perfect for use in dried flower arrangements.
The attractive, dark green, marbled foliage of Eryngium bourgatii Eryngium bourgatii Picos Amethyst, which appears before the flowers, is shown off to best effect planted in gravel. Or, try it in bold clumps among grasses. Eryngiums are also perfect for use in dried flower arrangements.
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.
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.
