Alpine eryngo Eryngium alpinum

ABOUT
E. alpinum is an erect herbaceous perennial to 90cm, with heart-shaped, glossy dark green basal leaves. Large, cone-like, purplish flower-heads surrounded by 6cm in length vivid blue, spiny bracts, borne on blue stems
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Apiaceae
Synonyms
alpine eryngo
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H5
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
Although you can cut back flower stems after flowering the seedheads are a very attractive feature so are usually left over winter
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Cut Flowers Flower borders and beds Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden Gravel Garden Wildlife Gardens
Propogation
Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe
Pests
Can get leaf and bud eelworms
Diseases
May be affected by powdery mildews and root rot
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