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Best Choice01Gynnns50 Sea Holly Blue Eryngium Planum Perennial Flower Seeds
Main highlights- The colors often look almost metallic and painted on and can change in the sunlight. Sea holly plants can have green or silvery-blue stems. The leaves can be long and thin, deeply lobed, or even round, depending on the variety. The plants are very tolerant of dry conditions and also handle salt spray with ease.It has been grown from flower seeds in America since the 1800's. It can be propagated by division, flower seed and root cuttings. Almost all Eryngium make excellent cut flowers as well as flowers used for drying. The flowers keep their beautiful blue color after drying indoors. Harvest flowers when the entire flower heads and bracts turn blue.
- Temperature: 60 - 72 F (15-22 C). Average Germ Time: 21 - 28 days. Light Required: Yes. Depth: Cover seed with vermiculite, sand or substrate after sowing. Sowing Rate: 5 - 6 seeds per plant. Moisture: Keep soil slightly moist but not wet until germination. Plant Spacing: 18 inches.
- Season: Perennial. USDA Zones: 4 - 8. Height: 20 inches. Bloom Season: Early summer to late summer. Bloom Color: Blue. Environment: Full sun. Soil Type: Any well drained soils, pH 5.8 - 6.
- Sea holly plants (Eryngium) are low-maintenance and produce striking purple-blue flowers that look like small glowing thistles. Spiny, egg-shaped, purplish-blue flower heads atop silver-blue stems appear in a profuse and long summer bloom. They are very similar to globe thistle (Echinops), but sea holly flowers have green or blue cones and a distinctive bract collar in silver, white, green or bluish-purple.
- Growing Sea Holly Blue Plants: Eryngium Sea Holly self-sows readily by dropping its flower seeds on the ground, but it is not invasive. If the Sea Holly seeds are started indoors, transplant the seedlings where you want them to grow when they are quite small. The Eryngium plants have taproots, so they won't transplant well once mature. Sea Holly plants attract bees and butterflies, and they are a great plant for a low water garden. Eryngium seeds can be started directly outside in the spring after frost season has passed.
9.8Exceptional
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Sea Holly Seeds (Eryngium Planum) - 50+ PCS Perennial with Steel Blue Thistle-Like Flowers
Main highlights- Steel Blue Cone Flowers: Features iridescent, thistle-like blooms.
- Pollinator Friendly: A valuable nectar source for bees and butterflies.
- Please note that, according to store policy, seeds are final sale items and cannot be returned or exchanged. Thank you for your understanding!
- Ideal for Drying: Retains color and form perfectly in dried arrangements.
- Exceptional Drought Tolerance: Thrives in hot, dry, poor soils.
- 50+ Fresh Seeds: Grow these unique, metallic blue flowers.
9.7Exceptional
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Value for Money03GenericAlpine Sea Holly Seeds, Eryngium Alpinum Blue Thistle, Hardy Perennial, Drought Tolerant, Perfect for Cut & Dried Flowers, Edible Medicinal Herb Seeds for Garden Planting, 500pcs
Main highlights- Versatile Garden Applications: Suitable for landscape decoration, rock gardens, mixed borders, and cottage garden designs with long-lasting blooms
- Stunning Blue Metallic Blooms: Unique blue-purple thistle-like flowers with metallic sheen, bloom summer to fall, add cool elegance to garden and floral designs
- Premium Seeds: 500 non-GMO heirloom seeds, high germination rate, easy to grow for home gardeners and floral enthusiasts
- Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies and beneficial insects, boosts garden biodiversity; supports sustainable gardening practices
- Multi-Purpose Value: Ornamental for beds, borders, rock gardens; excellent fresh and dried cut flower; edible young leaves; medicinal herb for anti-inflammatory and pain relief
- Hardy and Low Maintenance: Perennial, cold hardy to -25°C, drought tolerant, deer resistant, thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, suitable for Canadian climate
- Excellent Cut Flower Performance: Long stems and unique texture make these flowers outstanding for fresh arrangements and dried flower crafts that retain color and form
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