Eryngium planum | Blue Glitter Mieko Sakaguchi It grows well in well-draining

It grows well in well-draining soils and is particularly tolerant of dry conditions once established

We cover ours with a layer of mulch and they reliably over-winter

Grow in full sun - not fussy about soil type but your soil will need to be well drained - this plant hails from mediterranean climates and it usually grows on rocky slopes

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This flurry of white flower spikes stands tall above the serrated waxy green foliage

Eryngium planum | Blue Glitter Mieko Sakaguchi It grows well in well-drainingKnown as flat Sea Holly, Eryngium planum Blue Glitter is a striking and eye catching perennial that has many steel blue flowers that are egg shaped. Flowering in summer this plant will light up the garden. The flowers are held on intensely silver blue stems that stand high above the basal rosette of blue green toothed leaves. This variety matures quickly and produces a greater number of flowers that some varieties making it particularly great for