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Eryngium alpinum
1 packet (50 seeds) @ $3.55
Catalog Code: 8137
Eryngium alpinum
Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowers: Summer
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8
- Height: 18 inches
- Ideal for: Border, Dried Flower
Description
The largest flowering sea holly, with charming, non prickly, laced blooms of long lasting cool, gun metal blue flowers on stout blue stems.
Very attractive winter decoration when cut and dried.
Flowers summer.
Height 45cm (18in).
Sowing Instructions
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Sow at 19-24C (65-75F) on the surface of a good free draining seed compost and gently firm down.
Sealing in a polythene bag after sowing is helpful.
Germination usually takes 5-90 days.
Growing Instructions
When seedlings are large enough to handle transplant into 7.5cm (3in) pots and grow on in cooler conditions such as a coldframe.
Aftercare Instructions
Plant out in the autumn 38cm (15in) apart in a sunny spot in well drained soil.
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