Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA
Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue'

Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue'

Synonym(s): Eryngium × olivierianum Big Blue ('Myersblue'PBR), Eryngium × zabelii 'Myersblue' Common Name: 'Sea holly'

AGM. Very popular at the nursery! A choice clump-forming  perennial with silvery-veined green, spiky foliage and large, electric blue thistle-like flowers on blue stems from mid-summer lasting into autumn. Jun-Sep. H75cm S45cm.

£10.50

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Care Instructions

Grow in dry, well-drained soil that is poor to moderately fertile. Full sun is essential. dislikes winter wet. Loved by bees and excellent for cutting. Good growing among grasses. 

  • Herbaceous Perennials
  • Good as cut flower
  • Good for low allergen gardens
  • Good for seaside
  • Award of Garden Merit
  • Good for sun
  • Good for dry soil
  • Good for well-drained soil
  • Blue flowers
  • Good for autumn
  • Good for summer
  • 60cm to 90cm
Plant No: 1356

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