{"product_id":"sea-holly-seeds-eryngium-planum-flower-garden-plant","title":"Sea Holly Seeds – Eryngium planum Flower Garden Plant","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Holly (Eryngium planum) is a distinctive perennial flowering plant admired for its steel-blue flower heads, spiky bracts, and silvery-blue stems. Belonging to the Apiaceae family, it has an architectural appearance that adds texture, height, and contrast to ornamental gardens. Its unusual flowers stand out among softer foliage and traditional flowering plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Holly develops an upright growth habit and is well suited to sunny borders, gravel gardens, and naturalistic planting designs. Its flowers can attract bees and other pollinators, while the sturdy flower heads can retain their shape as they mature, making the plant an interesting addition to both fresh garden displays and dried floral arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name: Sea Holly, Blue Sea Holly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name: Eryngium planum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Family: Apiaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type: Perennial flowering plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage: Green to silvery-green leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers: Small blue flowers grouped into rounded flower heads with spiky bracts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit: Upright, branching stems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive Feature: Steel-blue flower heads and spiny, decorative bracts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden Use: Sunny borders, gravel gardens, pollinator-friendly planting, and cut-flower arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight: Choose a sunny location with plenty of direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Use well-draining soil; avoid areas where water collects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering: Water regularly while seedlings establish. Once established, the plant generally tolerates relatively dry conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Starting: Sow seeds in a suitable seed-starting medium and follow the supplier’s instructions for sowing depth and germination conditions. Germination may be variable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransplanting: Move established seedlings outdoors when conditions are suitable, taking care not to disturb the roots unnecessarily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing: Allow adequate space for the plant’s mature size and branching stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer Growing: Use a deep container with drainage holes and a well-draining growing mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Care: Avoid overwatering and provide good air circulation around the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Holly adds striking color and architectural form to perennial borders and sunny garden beds. Its blue flower heads contrast well with ornamental grasses and other flowering perennials. The blooms are also attractive to visiting pollinators, and mature flower heads can be used in floral arrangements or dried displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant development and flowering depend on climate, soil drainage, sunlight, and growing conditions. Sea Holly is generally best suited to sunny locations with well-drained soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indian Seed House","offers":[{"title":"50 Pcs","offer_id":71656361591037,"sku":"VS-RS-76","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Pcs","offer_id":71656361623805,"sku":"VS-RS-77","price":54.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Pcs","offer_id":71656361656573,"sku":"VS-RS-78","price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4335\/8205\/files\/il_1080xN.2140532024_soh5.webp?v=1792643011","url":"https:\/\/www.indianseedhouse.com\/products\/sea-holly-seeds-eryngium-planum-flower-garden-plant","provider":"Indian Seed House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}