Eryngium giganteum (Miss Willmott's Ghost)
- Good for Cutting
- Loved by Pollinators
- Loved by Garden Birds
- Self-sows
An absolute classic cottage garden biennial with a brilliant architectural presence and will self-sow
On occasion we may need to send you an alternative variety to the one shown, which will be selected by our growing team to ensure its suitability. It will be of equal or greater value to the original. Please contact our customer service team if there are any problems.
- Good for Cutting
- Loved by Pollinators
- Loved by Garden Birds
- Self-sows
Product details
- Type
- Biennial or Short-lived Perennial
- Position
- Border (Middle)
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Flowers
- July - September
- Height
- 90cm (36in)
- Common name
- Sea holly
- Moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- Full Sun
- Spread
- 45cm (18in)
- Cultivation
- Choose a planting spot with fairly dry, well-drained soil that is poor to moderately fertile. Full sun is essential as is protection from winter wet.
Care Tips
Choose a planting spot with fairly dry, well-drained soil that is poor to moderately fertile. Full sun is essential as is protection from winter wet. The seedheads are a valuable feature so leave a few to use over winter. Avoid root disturbance.
Flowering Time
July - September