{"product_id":"sea-holly-eryngium-planum-blue-hobbit-uk-grown","title":"Eryngium planum ‘Blue Hobbit’ - Sea Holly - UK Grown","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA compact and architectural perennial, \u003ci\u003eEryngium planum\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Blue Hobbit’ forms tight clumps of spiny, silvery-green foliage and produces short, upright stems topped with vivid steel-blue flower heads in summer. These thistle-like blooms are long-lasting, both in the garden and as dried flowers, adding bold texture and colour to borders, gravel gardens, and pollinator-friendly planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEryngium planum ‘Blue Hobbit’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as Dwarf Sea Holly, is a dwarf variety of the popular \u003ci\u003eEryngium planum\u003c\/i\u003e, offering all the drama of traditional sea hollies in a smaller, neater form – perfect for the front of borders or container planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eClump-forming, Flowering, Summer Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e July–September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Spring–Autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEryngium planum\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Blue Hobbit’ (from Greek \u003ci\u003eeryngion\u003c\/i\u003e, an ancient name for the plant; \u003ci\u003eplanum\u003c\/i\u003e = flat, referring to its growth habit)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDwarf Sea Holly, Blue Hobbit Sea Holly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSpecies native to central and eastern Europe; this is a cultivated dwarf variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLeave seed heads for winter interest and wildlife value. Cut back old stems in early spring before new growth begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHighly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Excellent nectar plant for sunny gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull sun is essential. Thrives in hot, dry spots – ideal for gravel gardens, borders, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eVery drought-tolerant once established. Water occasionally during prolonged dry spells, but avoid overwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRequires well-drained soil – thrives in sandy or stony soils. Avoid heavy or wet ground. Tolerates poor soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo feeding required in most soils. Avoid rich fertilisers which can encourage floppy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNon-toxic and safe for pets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePerfect for dry, sunny spots where little else thrives – and a great choice for cutting gardens or dried arrangements, as the spiky blooms hold their shape and colour beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"13cm","offer_id":42911931039997,"sku":"1034251733171","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"17cm","offer_id":56300183912829,"sku":"1113953480571","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/sea-holly-eryngium-planum-blue-hobbit-uk-grown-161638.jpg?v=1718422498","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/sea-holly-eryngium-planum-blue-hobbit-uk-grown","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}