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Eryngium x oliverianum (Oliver eryngo)
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0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Eryngium x oliverianum
Other names
Oliver eryngo
Genus
Eryngium Eryngium
Species
E. x oliverianum - E. x oliverianum is an erect, deciduous perennial with ovate to heart-shaped, toothed, dark green leaves and branched stems bearing cone-like umbels of tiny flowers surrounded by showy, narrow, spiny, blue to purple bracts.
Eryngium x oliverianum is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Purple, Blue in Summer; Purple, Blue in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leaf and bud eelworms Leaf and bud eelworms
Foot and root rot , Powdery mildew Foot and root rot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back faded flower stems or leave for winter interest.
Propagation methods
Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Eryngium x oliverianum (Oliver eryngo) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Gravel, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in poor or moderately fertile, dry, well-drained soil in full sun. Does not tolerate wet, winter conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Eryngium x oliverianum
Other names
Oliver eryngo
Genus
Eryngium Eryngium
Species
E. x oliverianum - E. x oliverianum is an erect, deciduous perennial with ovate to heart-shaped, toothed, dark green leaves and branched stems bearing cone-like umbels of tiny flowers surrounded by showy, narrow, spiny, blue to purple bracts.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Purple, Blue in Summer; Purple, Blue in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
Foot and root rot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back faded flower stems or leave for winter interest.
Propagation methods
Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Eryngium x oliverianum (Oliver eryngo) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Gravel, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in poor or moderately fertile, dry, well-drained soil in full sun. Does not tolerate wet, winter conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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