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Eryngium ‘Pen Blue’ (Sea Holly)

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1 Litre

Any 3 plants (mix and match)

£25.00

£30.00

Save 5%

Any 6 plants (mix and match)

£45.00

£58.00

Save 10%

Any 9 plants (mix and match)

£65.00

£80.00

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Plant Description

Eryngium ‘Pen Blue’ showcases petite violet-blue flowers and silvery green foliage in a compact form. While resistant to rabbits, it proves enticing to bees and butterflies. This winter-hardy plant may require protection during severe frost conditions. It serves admirably in both fresh and dried flower arrangements, making it a versatile addition to borders. The variety was discovered growing in a Somerset garden.

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🌿 How to Care for Eryngium ‘Pen Blue’ (Sea Holly)

How much sun do Eryngium ‘Pen Blue’ (Sea Holly) need?
Eryngium ‘Pen Blue’ (Sea Holly) thrives in full sun—around six hours a day. While it can tolerate light shade, you’ll get the best flowering in bright, open spots.
Eryngium ‘Pen Blue’ (Sea Holly) prefers well-drained soil, ideally sandy or chalky. Rich or heavy soils can cause the plant to flop and reduce flower production.
Water well during the first growing season to help it establish. Once settled, Eryngium ‘Pen Blue’ (Sea Holly) is drought-tolerant and rarely needs extra water unless it’s extremely dry.
Eryngium ‘Pen Blue’ (Sea Holly) doesn’t require much at all. In fact, too much fertiliser—especially nitrogen—can lead to more leaves and fewer flowers. A light feed in spring is plenty, if needed.
Yes—regularly remove faded flowers from Eryngium ‘Pen Blue’ (Sea Holly) to encourage more blooms and stop self-seeding. You can cut the plant back in autumn or early spring to tidy it up and boost new growth.
Divide Eryngium ‘Pen Blue’ (Sea Holly) into clumps every 3 to 5 years in spring or autumn to keep them healthy and vigorous. You can also take soft cuttings in spring.
Yes, Eryngium ‘Pen Blue’ (Sea Holly)is drought handy. Once it’s established, it copes brilliantly in dry conditions, making it perfect for sunny borders and gravel gardens.
Eryngium ‘Pen Blue’ (Sea Holly) is generally low-maintenance, but it can occasionally suffer from aphids or powdery mildew—especially in humid or overcrowded spots. Good airflow and spacing usually prevent problems.

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