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holly flower seed Eryngium planum 'White Glitter' | Flat Sea Holly SeedsEryngium planum White Glitter Flat Sea Holly Seeds Eryngium planum White Glitter is a striking perennial renowned for its shimmering, silvery white flower heads and spiny, architectural form. A premium choice for modern gardens and floral design, this Flat Sea Holly variety offers exceptional texture, structure, and lasting beauty both fresh and dried. Thriving in hot, sunny, and dry conditions, Eryngium planum White Glitter is easy to grow and highly
Eryngium planum White Glitter | Flat Sea Holly Seeds
Eryngium planum ‘White Glitter’ is a striking perennial renowned for its shimmering, silvery-white flower heads and spiny, architectural form. A premium choice for modern gardens and floral design, this Flat Sea Holly variety offers exceptional texture, structure, and lasting beauty — both fresh and dried.
Thriving in hot, sunny, and dry conditions, Eryngium planum ‘White Glitter’ is easy to grow and highly drought-tolerant once established. Its metallic blooms are long-lasting and attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it as functional as it is beautiful. Perfect for borders, rock gardens, and cut flower production.
Plant Details
- Botanical name: Eryngium planum
- Cultivar: ‘White Glitter’
- Common name: Flat Sea Holly, Plains Eryngo
- Type: Hardy perennial
- Flower color: White with metallic sheen
- Days to germination: 7–10 days at 22–24 °C
- Height: 60–90 cm
- Spacing: 45–60 cm
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Dry, sandy, well-drained (tolerates saline soil)
- Hardiness zones: 3–8
- Life cycle: Perennial, flowering in the first year without vernalization
- Blooming period: Summer – early autumn
Sowing & Growing Instructions
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When to sow:
- Indoors: 10–16 weeks before planting out (late winter to early spring).
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How to sow:
- Surface sow; light is required for germination.
- Keep soil moist but not wet; bottom watering is recommended.
- Germination in 7–10 days at 22–24 °C.
- Transplant seedlings into cell packs or 5–10 cm pots once large enough to handle.
- Harden off and plant outdoors after the last frost.
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Growing conditions:
- Best grown at 13–16 °C after germination.
- Avoid overwatering and excessive heat (> 21 °C).
- Prefers full sun and poor, well-drained soil.
- Clumps spread slowly and can remain undisturbed for years.
Care & Harvest
- Harvest (fresh or dried): Cut when the entire flower head and bracts turn white.
- Drying: Hang upside down in a dark, well-ventilated place or use silica/desiccant for best color preservation.
- Maintenance: Minimal. Extremely drought-tolerant once established.
- Companion plants: Pairs beautifully with grasses, lavender, echinacea, and other perennials.
Why Grow Eryngium ‘White Glitter’?
✔ First-year flowering without vernalization
✔ Long-lasting, spiny flowers for fresh or dried use
✔ Thrives in hot, dry, sunny locations
✔ Excellent structural plant for floral arrangements
✔ Pollinator-friendly & low maintenance
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