Species sea holly
blue-yellow flower with blue cone, lime foliage and blue stem

sea holly

Eryngium 'Neptune's Gold'

The sea holly, Eryngium 'Neptune's Gold', is an amazing plant with unique features. This striking plant produces golden-yellow foliage that has an attractive, airy texture with thistle-like, white flowers. It's hardy and works well even in coastal areas, blooming from June to August. The flowers have elegant white petals that can be dried and used in dried flower arrangements. They are also great as a cut flower! In addition to its beauty, sea holly has a long bloom season that provides valuable food for pollinators and the dried flowers provide food for birds in the winter.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

Lavender-blue Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

watering

Sea holly (Eryngium 'Neptune's Gold') require moderate water. Water the plant only when the soil is dry to the touch, approximately every 1-2 weeks. During the summer months, water more frequently to keep the soil evenly moist but be careful not to over water. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. If the leaves become wilted, water immediately.

sunlight

Sea holly (Eryngium 'Neptune's Gold') should receive at least 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day and should be planted in a location with full sun exposure. The plant should be shaded from direct, mid-day summer sun, as this can cause the plant to become too hot and dry out quickly. To ensure the health and flowers of the sea holly, it is important to provide the best possible light environment.

pruning

Sea Holly (Eryngium 'Neptune's Gold') responds best to a light pruning. Pruning should take place in early spring, meaning as soon as the danger of frost has passed. This ensures that the new growth will be free from damage and will produce the best results. For established plants, prune back the stems that have died back over the winter. This will encourage new growth in the spring. Feel free to also prune a few of the stems to add shape and air flow to the plant. Doing so will help improve the look of the plant and promote healthy growth.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Starts Flowering

Sea holly typically starts flowering in July.

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