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Produce => Non Edible Plants => Topic started by: Yorkshire Lass on July 19, 2007, 21:39:08

Title: Sea Holly
Post by: Yorkshire Lass on July 19, 2007, 21:39:08

My Sea Holly has had lots of foliage but no blooms for the past 2 years. Any ideas on how to make it flower?
Thanks
YL

Title: Re: Sea Holly
Post by: jennym on July 19, 2007, 23:31:24

It needs to be in full sun, and treated mean to flower - no feeding or rich soil.

Title: Re: Sea Holly
Post by: emmy1978 on July 20, 2007, 17:53:49

Yep, def what Jen said. It is coastal so you have to treat it mean to keep it keen. It also likes really well draining soil so mine have a fair amount of sand/grit in the pot - big pot too.
I love them, hope you get yours to flower - they are stunning.

Title: Re: Sea Holly
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on July 21, 2007, 17:59:05

It grows on the back of beaches, so it's used to soil that's probably 90% sand, lots of drought, and plenty of salt in the soil.

Title: Re: Sea Holly
Post by: Yorkshire Lass on July 22, 2007, 16:30:56

Hi

Thanks for suggestions. I think I will resite it and add some sand and grit.

YL

Title: Re: Sea Holly
Post by: ACE on July 22, 2007, 17:12:45

Eryngiums come in all shapes and sizes. I grow loads of them as I like a garden with attitude. Most are free seeding and hardy but I bet the new varieties are not that keen on salt. A sunny free draining border does for most of them.  I have a few out at the moment but will not expect a good show for at least another month.