birch poles

followed by bright red berries

but an easy-to-grow perennial that performs well in all but the driest of shady conditions

Best in a shady area in the garden

is a perennial wildfower

Sea Holly Eryngium Planum "Blue Hobbit" Moss birch polesSea Holly features open umbels of prickly steel blue flowers, which are a favourite for cutting, fresh or dried. This unique dwarf strain is ideal for the front of a sunny border or in mixed containers. The short stems produce metallic blue sprays that remain attractive for weeks. In time plants will spread to form a small patch. Easily divided in early spring. Tolerant of hot, dry sites, and soils high in salts. For drying, pick stems just as the