Eryngium Alpinum Flower seeds for Planting - Colorful Display, Heirloom & GMO Free Seeds for Home Garden

Add striking texture and vibrant color to your garden with Eryngium Alpinum, also known as Alpine Sea Holly. Famous for its spiky, thistle-like flowers in shades of blue and violet, this perennial creates a dramatic display in borders, rock gardens, and wildflower meadows. Loved for its long-lasting blooms and ability to attract pollinators, Eryngium Alpinum is a hardy and low-maintenance choice that thrives in sunny, well-drained locations.

Features & Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant

• Flower Color: Blue to violet spiky blossoms with silvery bracts

• Height: 60–90 cm (24–36 inches)

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Seed Type: Heirloom, GMO Free

• Best Uses: Borders, rock gardens, pollinator gardens, and cut flowers

• Blooming Season: Mid to late summer

Planting & Sowing Instructions:

1. Soil Preparation: Prefers sandy, well-drained soil; avoid heavy clay.

2. Sowing Depth: Sow seeds on the soil surface and cover lightly with fine soil or sand.

3. Spacing: Keep 30–40 cm (12–16 inches) apart.

4. Watering: Water sparingly; tolerates dry conditions once established.

5. Light: Requires full sun for strong growth and vibrant color.

6. Temperature: Germination may be slow; benefits from a cold stratification period.

7. Germination Time: 3–6 weeks, sometimes longer depending on conditions.

8. Maintenance: Minimal care; drought tolerant and deer resistant.

Benefits:

• Unique spiky blooms for dramatic garden displays

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Excellent cut flower with long vase life

• Hardy perennial, reliable in tough conditions