Eryngium planum ‘Blaukappe’

This multi-stemmed cottage plant is covered in dozens of small, spiny, steel-blue flowers in summer and autumn. Over the cooler months, the flower bracts have a green, silvery sheen. An evergreen, salt-tolerant perennial that grows easily in well-drained, soil with extra lime and full sun. Beautiful, long lasting cut flower, fresh or dried. 30 seeds.

Sunlight

Full

Frost Resilience

Frost Hardy

Lifespan

Perennial

Sow Method

Transplant

Sowing Instructions

A cool period breaks the seed dormancy, so place seed packet in fridge for 3 weeks prior to sowing. Sow in trays & cover seeds, keep moist. Germination is erratic & occurs over 8-12 weeks, so be patient.

Height

0.7 m

Spacing/Spread

0.4 m

Sowing Periods

Cool Climate Periods

Sep 1st to Mar 31st

Temperate Climate Periods

Aug 1st to Apr 30th

Sea Holly 'Blaukappe'