Species sea holly Guide
royal-blue flowers with grey-blue cones with blue-green leaves on purple stems

sea holly

Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

Steel blue Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

For Sea Holly (Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'), water enough to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Watering should be done once every 7-10 days and it's best to water in the morning. When you water Sea Holly, make sure to apply enough water so that the top inch or 2 of soil is moistened. Always be sure to check the soil's moisture to reassure that you are not over-watering.

sunlight

Sea holly (Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter') requires full sun to thrive. It should be placed in an area that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. During the summer months, it can tolerate a few hours of midday shade as well, but should have full sun for the remainder of the day. The plant will do best in a spot that is sheltered from strong winds. In winter months, the sea holly may require a few hours of morning sun and afternoon shade to protect it from the intense midday rays.

pruning

Sea Holly (Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter') should be pruned in the early spring, before new growth begins, in order to maintain its desired compact size and shape. Pruning should be done by removing any dead or dying stems and cutting back any overly long stems. This will help to stimulate new growth and promote a bushier plant. Prune back lightly, as heavily pruned specimens may be slow to recover, or may not recover at all.