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Eryngiums make a striking addition to dry, sunny borders and gravel gardens. They have thistle-like flowers, made up of tiny flowers packed together in a tight cluster, surrounded by a ruff of spiny bracts. The flowerheads last well when cut and can also be dried.
Eryngium x zabelii 'Jos Eijking' is a striking hybrid sea holly with electric blue, long-lasting flowers. It's perfect for growing in a mixed herbaceous border or gravel garden and makes a wonderful cut flower, both in fresh and dried arrangements. For best results grow Eryngium x zabelii 'Jos Eijking' in free-draining soil, in a sunny position. Protect from excessive winter wet. Find out more on our grow guide for Eryngiums.
