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Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Eryngium planum |
|---|---|
| Colour | Silvery-blue |
| Days To Maturity | 365 days |
| Seeds Per Packet | 15 |
| Sowing Time | Seeds should be sown in late summer and fall |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
Price
ZAR85.00
Eryngium Blue Glitter
Eryngium produces dramatic cones of tiny blue metalic flowers that are surrounded by a spiky, electric-blue collar.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
• PLEASE KINDLY NOTE THAT IF YOU PLACE AN ORDER FOR SEEDS & HYDRANGEA PLANTS, AS FROM MONDAY 19 DECEMBER 2022, THE ORDER WILL ONLY BE COURIERED FROM MONDAY 23 JANUARY 2023. NOTE THAT WE ONLY DISPATCH HYDRANGEA PLANTS ON A MONDAY, THIS IS TO ENSURE THAT YOUR PLANT ARRIVES IN OPTIMUM CONDITION & NOT LEFT AT THE COURIER GUY DEPOT OVER A WEEKEND.
| Colour |
Silvery-blue
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|---|---|
| Scientific Name |
Eryngium planum
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| Height |
45cm - 90cm
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| Days To Maturity |
365 days
|
| Life Cycle |
Perennial
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| Light Preferences |
Sun
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| Sowing Time |
Seeds should be sown in late summer and fall
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| Days To Germination |
7 - 14 days
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| Planting Space |
45cm - 60cm
|
| Planting Tip |
Sow from March - November in a germination tray with growing medium. Cover with a very thin layer of the growing medium. Mist seeds 3 times a day on sunny days to ensure good germination. Plant out after 6-8 weeks
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| Pinch |
Pinching is not necessary
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| Seeds Per Packet |
15
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| Uses |
Excellent fresh cut or dried flower. For midborder in perennial beds
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| Netting |
No plant netting needed
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| Harvesting Tips |
Fresh or dried: Cut when the entire flower head and bracts turn blue or white, depending on the cultivar. Can be hung to air dry, or dry in desiccant to preserve more colour
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| Germination |
Easy
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