Eryngium x zabelii 'Jos Eijking'

Regular price £10.99

Approx. 0.5 litre pot

About this cultivar:

Eryngium × zabelii 'Jos Eijking' is a Dutch bright blue introduction that is very popular - and with good reason because it lasts a long time!

  • Position: Full sun, partial shade
  • Soil: Almost any soil, grows well in Ballyrobert
  • Flowers: July, August, September, October
  • Other features: Grows well in Ballyrobert, Bees and Butterflies, Interesting Foliage or Fruit, Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (RHS AGM), Cut Flowers or Dried Flowers
  • Hardiness: Fully hardy - grows well in Ballyrobert!
  • Habit: Clump forming, bushy
  • Foliage: Deciduous
  • Height: 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
  • Spread: 45 - 75 cm (1.5 - 2.5 ft)
  • Time to full growth: 2 to 5 years
  • Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
  • Colour: Green, blue
  • Goes well with: Verbena bonariensis, Verbascum, Perovskia, Aconitum, Artemisia, Achillea, Iris, Deschampsia or even Rudbeckia.

    About this genus:

    Eryngium (e-ring-e-um or er-in-je-um) is a genus of flowering plants with over 250 species that, believe it or not, are in the carrot family (Apiaceae).  Common names include eryngo, spiny coriander, culantro and the more popular sea holly (though the genus is not related to the true hollies, Ilex). People also often think it is a thistle (Cirsium)! Apparently you can eat the roots or use them as flavouring, although I've never tried (I guess it is in the carrot family after all.....)

    Often annual and perennials with hairless and usually spiny leaves;  we only grow and sell the perennial cultivars. As the common name would imply some species are native to rocky and coastal areas, but the majority are grassland plants. Despite the reputation of dry-soil-only plants we are proud of the fact we have found many cultivars that tolerate a bit of wet in our clay soil in our garden at Ballyrobert; much to the consternation of the book-believing gardeners! We sell them here. We grow them anywhere that isn't completely soaked or completely shaded although we will concede that most prefer a dry and sunny spot.

    Often Eryngium are almost architectural plants and look great by themselves - when they die back for the season  they keep their attractive structure. However do try them with Verbena bonariensis, Verbascum, Perovskia, Aconitum, Artemisia, Achillea, Iris, Deschampsia or even Rudbeckia. Red and blue make a good combination in my opinion. A bit like grasses; think about the light you have before planting out in order to make the most of these wonderful plants!

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    CH
    07/07/2025
    Catherine H.
    United Kingdom

    Plants are a bit sad

    I planted the Eryngium x zabelii 'Jos Eijking and kept it well hydrated, unfortunately they don't look happy, continually droopy and not thriving.

    CW
    06/01/2025
    catherine w.
    United Kingdom

    eryngium x zabelii 'jos eijking'

    Plant arrived in really healthy condition. It is doing well in garden and hoping for flowers later in year as it progresses. Cannot fault Ballyroberts for reliable healthy plants always speedily delivered and in excellent condition

    SM
    03/03/2025
    Sue M.
    United Kingdom

    First order from here

    My plant came well packaged and in excellent health. Very happy with quality and service.