Flower
Blue Hobbit Sea Holly
Eryngium 'Blue Hobbit'
A compact, dwarf sea holly with striking metallic blue thistle-like flowers and spiny bracts. Excellent for small spaces, rock gardens, and containers.
Full sun
Low
Well-draining, sandy or gravelly soil; tolerates poor, dry conditions
Easy
Yes
Ornamental
- 1Plant in spring after last frost in well-draining soil with full sun exposure.
- 2Space 12-15 inches apart; ideal for containers at least 10 inches deep.
- 3Water sparingly once established; drought-tolerant and dislikes overwatering.
- 4Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering through summer.
- 5Flowers in first year from spring planting; cut back foliage in late fall.
Season
Blooms mid-summer to early fall; plant in spring for same-season flowering in temperate climates.
Root rot
Ensure excellent drainage and avoid overwatering, especially in heavy soils.
Aphids
Spray with water or use insecticidal soap for infestations.
Spiny foliage and bracts can prick skin; wear gloves when handling.
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Where to source
Get growing in United Kingdom
Thompson & Morgan
Thompson & Morgan supplies Eryngium seeds suited to Scotland's cool summers and well-drained garden conditions.
BrowseCrocus
Crocus offers potted Blue Hobbit plants for immediate planting in Barrhead's short growing season.
BrowseSuttons
Suttons provides reliable sea holly seeds that establish well in northern UK's cooler climate.
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