Eryngium 'Victory Blue'
"Sea holly"
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Description
Let the wild winds blow! The spiky star-shaped bracts of sea holly are known as being among the most robust of all flowering perennials. True to name, with its relatively compact stems Eryngium 'Victory Blue' will surely be victorious in even the most exposed and windswept of gardens, of course including coastal gardens. Whilst it’s a favourite for seaside schemes, this drought tolerant variety doesn't insist on sea views—it will work just as well inland too. The defiantly upright stems and hard-wearing sea holly flowers look great until the very end of summer, unfolding in drifts of silvery sky-blue.
The snowflake-like bracts of Eryngium 'Victory Blue' work brilliantly as flowers, and will dry exceptionally well, retaining that beautiful hue to become an everlasting bloom than can be used at any time of year. It's fair to say that Eryngium planum 'Victory Blue' is worth its salt in any cutting patch, mixed border or coastal garden. This hardy perennial thrives in full sun, and just loves a free-draining, gravelly or sandy soil. In fact—they don't mind making themselves at home in shallow, poor soils, so can be a perfect choice for those tricky dry areas where leafier plants might struggle to find a foothold.
Eryngium flowers are popular as a filler in dried arrangements and add a touch of wild, natural beauty to any bouquet.
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Comes back every year
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Fragrant
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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In peat-free compost
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Drought tolerant
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
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Slug & snail repellent
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Eryngium planum 'Victory Blue'
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Flower colour
Blue
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Plant size
1
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Established height
50-70cm
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Established spread
20-30cm
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Plant spacing
9 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green, blue
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1-2 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
Exposed -
Suitable for
Borders
Coastal gardens
Cottage gardens
Cut flower gardens
Pots
Large containers -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
Dry -
Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Clay
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
RHS Award (AGM)
Yes
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Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
Yes
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak your Eryngium 'Victory Blue' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "Sea holly" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 March 2024
You can expect your order in March 2024Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2024
You can expect your order in April 2024Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2024
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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