Eryngium planum ‘Blue Hobbit’
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Eryngium planum Blue Hobbit is a compact sea holly with silver-blue stems and spiny, jewel-blue summer flower heads.
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Description
Intense blue color and crisp texture make Eryngium planum Blue Hobbit a strong choice for the front of a sunny border. Its low rounded clumps send up stiff, branched silver-blue stems topped with small purplish-blue heads and narrow spiny bracts, while the basal foliage keeps the plant grounded and compact.
Choose a hot, open site with dry, freely drained soil; rich or wet ground can weaken the habit and encourage root problems. This drought-tolerant perennial suits gravel gardens, courtyard beds, coastal planting, and containers, and its long-lasting stems can be cut fresh or dried. Tidy it after flowering and avoid unnecessary transplanting once it is established.
Additional information
| Height | 20 cm – 30 cm |
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| Spread | 15 cm – 30 cm |
| Flowering months | June, July, August, September |
| Synonyms | Blue Eryngo Blue Hobbit, Eryngium Blue Hobbit, Eryngium planum 'Blue Hobbit', Flat Sea Holly Blue Hobbit |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Propagation | Take root cuttings in late winter and pot them into a freely drained medium. Division is possible in spring, but allow extra time for plants to re-establish. |
| Pests | Watch for leaf and bud eelworms, aphids, slugs, and snails. |
| Diseases | Root rot, powdery mildew, and leaf spots may occur, especially in unsuitable conditions. |
| Pruning | Tidy the plant after flowering and cut it back in late summer once the display is over. For arrangements, cut stems before the flower heads fully open. |
| Hazardous information | Spiny leaves and flower bracts can scratch skin; wear gloves when handling the plant. |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | no |
| Watering instructions | Water to establish, then keep on the dry side and protect from winter wet. |
| Sunlight instructions | Plant in full sun to intensify the blue color and maintain firm growth. |
| Color flower autumn | Purple, Blue |
| Color flower summer | Purple, Blue |
| Aspect | South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former, Compact |
| Moisture | Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Shape | Round, Mound-forming |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Patio and container use, Coastal conditions, Cottage and informal gardens, Gravel and stone gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Bee-Friendly, Cutting Garden, Low maintenance |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Cultivation | |
| Soil | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Blue Hobbit Sea Holly, Edeldistel 'Blue Hobbit' |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23045950, ZERYBLH5RD |
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