Sea holly 'Blauer Zwerg'

Eryngium planum 'Blauer Zwerg' impresses with its compact growth habit and intensely steel-blue flower heads surrounded by decorative blue bracts. This low-growing sea holly is ideal for sunny perennial borders, rock gardens, and prairie plantings, where it creates striking colour accents from summer into autumn. It prefers well-drained, rather dry soils, is highly winter hardy, and attracts numerous bees, butterflies, and other pollinators with its nectar-rich flowers.

Care/Water

Eryngium planum 'Blauer Zwerg' needs regular watering, especially during dry summer periods. Ensure the soil is well-drained at all times to prevent waterlogging and keep the roots healthy.

Maintenance

Regularly remove faded flowers to encourage new growth and extend the flowering season. A light pruning in late summer helps the plant maintain a compact shape and healthy structure.

Location

Prefers a sunny spot with good air circulation. Thrives best in rock gardens, borders, or natural-style beds where it can grow freely.

Tip

Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and reduce weeds. This also helps root development and protects the plant during hot summer days.

Eryngium planum 'Blauer Zwerg' is a compact, decorative perennial with steel-blue flower heads. Perfect for beds, borders, and rock gardens, it provides striking highlights and attracts bees.

The plant prefers sunny, dry, well-drained locations and is easy to maintain.