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Eryngium pandanifolium


Giant Sea Holly




Origin:  Native to South America.
Family
Apiaceae
Genus
Eryngium
Species
pandanifolium
Category
Perennials
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
8b - 9a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
8b
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4
Temperature (°C)
-10 to -5
Temperature (°F)
14 - 23
Height
3 m
Spread
1 - 2 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JulyAugustSeptemberOctober
General Description
Dense clumps of spiny leaves surround tall stems with large clusters of small pale flowers.
Landscape
Flower border, flower bed, single specimen.
Cultivation
Grow in moist, well-draining, fertile soil under full sunlight.
Shape
Bushy.
Growth
Fast
Pests
Susceptible to slugs, snails, Phytophthora root rot, and powdery mildew.
Notable Specimens
Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall.
Propagation
Propagate by root cuttings, division, or seeds sown in containers.
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