Xela's Garden
Plants In Xela's Garden
Sea Holly
Reminders for this plant
Due 3 months ago:
Stake
Stake with twiggy pea-sticks well before the plant starts to flower.
Due about 1 month ago:
Leave flowerheads
Avoid the temptation to cut back the flowerheads in autumn as they provide interest in the winter garden.
Due in 5 months:
Divide
Lift and divide large colonies in spring.
Photos of this plant
About this plant
Genus: Eryngium.
Species: Eryngium planum.
Planted 04.08 : Shenstone rose bed
Vistabile garage bed
Bought Tesco - pck of 3 £ 2.50 (half of multiple buy 2 for £5 . [£2.99 each]
# Postition: West , South
# Soil Type: Acid , Light Sandy (dries out quickly) , Normal , Alkaline (Chalky)
# Soil PH: Neutral, Alkaline, Acid
Height: 60 cm
# Flowering Period: July - Sept
# Ease of maintenance: Easy
# Fragrant: No
# Leaf Colour: Green
# Poisonous: No
# Evergreen: No