Eryngium bourgatii 'Picos Blue' (Picos Blue sea holly)
Botanical Information
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Eryngium |
| Species | bourgatii |
| Cultivar | 'Picos Blue' |
| Category | Perennials |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7-8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-15) - (-10) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 14 |
| Height | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A cultivar of E. bourgatii with impressive blue flowers with a star-like shape. |
| Shape | Bushy. |
| Landscape | Flower border, flower bed, single specimen. |
| Propagation | Propagate by root cuttings in late winter. |
| Cultivation | Grow in dry, well-drained soil that is poor to moderately fertile. |
| Pests | Susceptible to leaf and bud eelworms. |
| Notable Specimens | Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Eryngium bourgatii 'Picos Blue', form. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
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