Eryngium  is a striking perennial known for its spiky flowers and silvery stems. Eye-catching blooms add unique texture and vibrant color to garden beds, borders, and floral arrangementa, attracting  pollinators and requires minimal maintenance Also ideal for drying.
 
When to Sow: Sep - March

HOW TO SOW ERYNGIUM : 
Seeds need a period of cold stratification so can be sowed in Autumn and left to cold stratify naturally outside or can be placed in the fridge for a few weeks before sowing. 

Sow indoors  - Sow onto moist compost and cover with a little soil. Place under humidity lid to keep moist . If seeds do not germinate then they may need another period of cold stratification.

Germination is irregular, transplant seedlings as they emerge when large enough to handle to individual pots and grow on before planting out as soon as possible as roots grow very long and do not like to be disturbed.
 
Classification: Hardy Perennial
Expert Level: Medium
Germination Time: Irregular - Up to 12 wks
Flowering Time: Jul - Sep
 
Site: Full Sun/ Light shade
Soil Type: Chalk/ Sand/ Loam
Soil Acidity: All Types
Moisture: Well drained Dry/ Moist
Care: No special care needed
Use: Garden Borders, Cut flowers, Dried
Harvest : When flower heads are fully open
 
Vase Life: Everlasting
Height: 100cm
Plant Spacing:  30cm