Eryngium 'Magical Red Thunder' (PBR)
sea holly
With clusters of striking maroon-red flowers, Eryngium 'Magical Red Thunder' creates a dramatic visual display for gravel and coastal planting schemes as well as traditional sunny borders. Its rounded, berry-like blooms are encircled by delicate pale bracts, giving the plant an intricate, textured appearance. This hardy, Mediterranean cultivar features tall, robust stems that can reach up to 2m (6ft), making it an impressive architectural addition to garden borders. The toothed, clump-forming basal foliage provides a sturdy foundation for the towering flower spikes. Ideal for adding height and texture, this herbaceous perennial thrives in sunny, well-drained sites, and is perfect for attracting pollinators.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
2m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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