variable-leaved sea holly
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An evergreen perennial to 40cm tall, forming a clump of rounded basal leaves with white veins, with branched, leafy stems bearing silvery-blue flower-heads with narrow, spiny silver bracts
Scientific classification
- Species
- variable-leaved sea holly (Eryngium variifolium)
- Genus
- Eryngium
- Family
- Apiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of variable-leaved sea holly
Distribution map
Morocco
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of variable-leaved sea holly
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variable-leaved sea holly care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningAlthough you can cut back flower stems after flowering the seedheads are a very attractive feature so are usually left over winter
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or root cuttings in late winter
Growing
GrowingGrow in dry, well-drained soil that is poor to moderately fertile. Full sun is essential as is protection from winter wet
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to root rot and powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworms, and slugs and snails
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