Eryngium 'Blue Hobbit'
Sea Holly
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£12.99 - Regular price
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£12.99
3 litre pot
- Bee and butterfly friendly
- Excellent dried flower
- Low maintenance perennial
- Suitable for coastal gardens
- Long-lasting summer colour
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Aspect
Full sun
Hardiness
Fully hardy in most parts of the UK
Flowers
July - September
Soil type
Loam, sandy, chalk
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Why we like this plant
Eryngium 'Blue Hobbit' is perfect for adding bold colour and texture without taking up too much space. Its unusual blue blooms stand out beautifully among softer planting and it thrives in dry, sunny spots where many other plants struggle. Ideal for modern planting schemes, wildlife gardens and containers alike.
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About this plant
A compact and eye-catching sea holly with striking steel-blue flower heads and spiny bracts. Its neat habit and drought tolerance make it an excellent choice for sunny borders, gravel gardens and patio containers.
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Key features
- Compact growing habit ideal for smaller gardens and pots
- Distinctive metallic-blue flowers through summer
- Drought tolerant once established
- Excellent for pollinators and cut flower displays
- Architectural foliage adds texture to planting schemes
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Eventual height and
spreadHeight: 30–45cm | Spread: 30–45cm
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Growth
habitCompact clump-forming perennial
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Moisture
Dry to moist but well-drained
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Position in
the GardenFront of sunny border, gravel garden, patio pot
Planting guide
Plant in spring or autumn in a sunny, well-drained position. Improve heavy soils with grit or horticultural sand before planting. Water regularly during establishment, then only occasionally once settled.
Care tips
Avoid rich or heavily fertilised soil, as this can lead to weaker growth. Deadhead if preferred, though spent blooms provide attractive winter structure. Divide clumps only when necessary, as plants prefer to remain undisturbed.
Winter care
Leave faded flower heads in place through winter for structure and wildlife interest, then cut back old growth in late winter or early spring. Avoid overly wet soil during colder months.