Eryngiums

Eryngium, more commonly known as sea holly, adds a touch of exotic excitement to the right outdoor space. Flowering as blue spikey, thistle-like bristles – and with gorgeous feathery foliage – these are going to attract plenty of butterflies, bees and other pollinators to your garden from July to September.

Discover the J.Parker’s range of eryngium / sea holly here today. Our bestsellers include Eryngium planum – a robust perennial that reaches a height of up to one metre – and Eryngium alpinum ‘Blue Star’ – a dramatic, hardy perennial with flowers that have prickly, cone-shaped centres and deep-blue stems. Both are great for attracting pollinators, creating eye-catching garden displays and adding drama to bouquets and indoor arrangements.

FAQs:

  • Where to plant sea holly
    Eryngium / sea holly thrives in full sun and needs well-drained soil, so it’s happiest in dry gardens and sandy coastal areas. Plant in groups for a show-stopping garden display – sunny borders and carefully-positioned containers work well. Sea holly is extremely drought-tolerant once established, so you won’t need to remember to water your eryngium plants once they’ve settled in.
  • Companion plants for eryngium
    Eryngium’s texture and cool blue tones contrast nicely with soft, billowy perennials, so try planting your eryngium / sea holly with ornamental grasses, echinacea, rudbeckia and lavender for an effortless, natural look. These are all drought-tolerant plants, so they’re going to be happy in the same dry or sandy environment.
  • Growing eryngium / sea holly
    Eryngium is a low-maintenance perennial that doesn’t need fertile soil or lots of attention. Avoid over-watering and cut back faded flowers in Autumn to encourage fresh growth next year. The dried flower heads look beautiful in winter arrangements. We hope you enjoy browsing our eryngium / sea holly range – add your favourites to your basket and order while stocks last.