Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA

Eryngium variifolium

Common Name: 'Variable-leaved sea holly'

Very spiky, silvery-blue flower-heads with narrow, spiny silver bracts are borne on stiff stems from a rosette of glossy, evergreen leaves, which are heavily veined with white. Architectural with long period of interest. Jul-Aug. H45cm S45cm.

Care Instructions

Grow in dry, well-drained soil that is poor to moderately fertile. Full sun is essential. Dislikes winter wet. Looks great with grasses such as Stipa tenuissima.

  • Herbaceous Perennials
  • Good for low allergen gardens
  • Good for seaside
  • Good for sun
  • Good for dry soil
  • Good for well-drained soil
  • Blue flowers
  • Good for summer
  • 30cm to 60cm
Plant No: 1347

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871