Species sea holly
grey-green flowers with lavender cones and green leaves and stems

sea holly

Eryngium planum 'White Glitter'

Sea Holly 'White Glitter' (Eryngium planum) is the perfect addition to any garden, providing a stunning, low-maintenance centrepiece! Its wiry stems bear pointed, silvery white leaves and flowers that glimmer in the sun, perfect for adding some sparkle to your flower bed. The intense blue-purple of its spiky seed heads are sure to be a talking point amongst visitors to your garden. Combining beautifully with light-coloured perennials such as lavender, it’s sure to be an eye-catching addition! A neat and tidy plant, it’s perfect for a wide range of soil types and makes an ideal touch of contrast in a traditional country garden. Low maintenance yet packed with charm, Sea Holly 'White Glitter' is sure to bring some sparkle to your outdoor space!

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Sea holly is a drought-tolerant plant species, so it needs only moderate watering. Water this plant once or twice a week, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings, and making sure to never let the soil get soggy. Always check the soil's moisture level by poking your finger into the soil before you water. During the summer months, you may need to water more frequently to prevent the soil from drying out; during the winter months, you may need to reduce the frequency of watering. If the temperature drops below 40°F, stop watering altogether until temperatures rise again.

sunlight

Sea holly (Eryngium planum 'White Glitter') prefers full sun to partial shade. For optimal growth, it needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight every day. For best flowering, try to provide the plants with about 8 hours of direct sun. It is important to note that too much sunlight can actually be damaging to the plants, so if possible, it is best to provide some shading during the peak heat of the day (between 11am and 3pm).

pruning

Sea holly (Eryngium planum 'White Glitter') should be pruned back each year in the late winter or early spring when new growth begins. Cut the plant back to approximately 1-third of its total height, removing all of the old foliage and any weak, dead, or diseased stems or shoots. Pruning in this way will promote a more bushier, fuller-looking plant with more flowers and will encourage additional branching.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Sea holly typically starts flowering in July.

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