Eryngium Jos Eijking

2-3 Litre Pot

• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Well drained
• Growth Rate: Average
• Flowering Period: Summer
• Hardiness: H5
• Eventual Height: 0.5 – 1m
• Eventual Spread: 0.1 – 0.5m

Eryngium Jos Eijking, commonly known as ‘Sea Holly’, is a striking and distinctive perennial plant, prized for its architectural beauty and vibrant colour. This variety features spiky, thistle-like blooms with metallic blue flowers that sit atop tall, sturdy stems. The flowers are surrounded by an elegant collar of blue-tinged bracts, which adds to its bold appearance. The stems and leaves of Eryngium Jos Eijking are often tinged with a bluish-silver hue, enhancing the overall dramatic effect.

It typically blooms in mid to late summer and thrives in well-drained, sunny locations, making it an excellent choice for borders, and cut flower arrangements. With a mature height of about 1 metre, it’s a resilient, drought-tolerant plant that attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies while adding a sculptural presence to any garden.

How to care for your Eryngium Jos Eijking

1. Planting: Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When planting, be sure to amend the soil with compost or other organic matter to improve the drainage. Space plants about 18-24 inches apart.
2. Watering: Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires very little water. Water only when the soil is dry to the touch.
3. Fertilising: It is not a heavy feeder, so fertilising is not necessary. .
4. Pruning: It is a self-cleaning plant, so pruning is not necessary. However, if you wish to keep the plant a certain size or shape, you can prune it back in late Spring or early Summer.
5. Overwintering: It is hardy but in areas with harsh winters, it’s a good idea to mulch around the base of the plant to help protect the roots.

By following these simple care instructions, your Eryngium Jos Eijking will thrive and add beauty to your garden for many years to come.