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Eryngium Big Blue
Eryngium Big Blue
Eye-catching summer bloomer has large heads of steel-blue prickly flowers over a mound of silvery leaves. It's especially good for dried and fresh floral arrangements. A versatile plant, it fits well in the border as well as containers. USPP#20636
- Hardiness Zones 4-9
- Mature Height 26 - 28 inches
- Bloom Time June - August
- Light Requirements Full Sun
- Ship AsPREMIUM Bare Root
- Deer Resistant
- Cut Flower
- Attracts Pollinators
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Botanical Name: Eryngium zabelii 'Big Blue' USPP#20636
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Botanical Name:
Eryngium zabelii 'Big Blue' USPP#20636 -
Ship As:
Bare Root -
Size:
PREMIUM -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator, Drought Tolerant
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Flower Color:
Blue -
Flower Form:
Thistle-like, 3" flowers -
Foliage Type:
Green spiky foliage -
Mature Spread:
18 - 24 inches -
Spacing:
18 - 24 inches
Growing Tips
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Planting Instructions:
Plant just below soil level and 18-24" apart -
Soil Moisture:
drought-resistant once established, well-drained -
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Dry Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil -
Pruning Instructions:
None
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Winter Care:
Mulch +/- 2" Planting Depth:
Plant just below soil levelWatering Requirements:
Drought-resistant once established. Low water needs, do not overwater.Fertilization Requirements:
Once per yearSpecial Care:
Not needed
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Shipping Information
K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.
Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48
contiguous states.
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Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
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Bulbs and Bareroot Zones Shipping Dates Last Order Date 3A-5A 4/28/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25 5B 4/7/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25 6A 3/24/25 -5/30/25 5/26/25 6B 3/10/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25 7A 2/24/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25 7B-8A 2/17/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25 8B-9A 2/10/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25 9B-11B 2/3/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25
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Orders for gift certificates will be shipped immediately.Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship any plant items from late June through August. General merchandise will be shipped with your plant order.
Upon placing your order, you will receive an email confirmation with the details of your order and a shipping estimate. You will also receive an email notification when your order actually ships with an updated arrival estimate. If you have ordered multiple items, you may receive them in more than one shipment. We will send you a separate email confirming each shipment. Large orders may be shipped in more than one package. Your order confirmation will have an estimated shipping time.
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Reviewed by 6 customers
Loves it dry!
Only grew leaves the first year but the second year it was AMAZING!, I ordered more. Likes it dry, don't over water.
Did not grow.
I planted according to instructions and guidelines, although I knew growing eryngium might be a challenge in my area of North Carolina. However, being a master gardener I felt up to the challenge, but not successful sadly. Roots just not viable.
Didn't survive for long
All three rotted out...very disappointing. They were planted correctly and in full sun.
Soggy roots
So sad. When I receive these the roots where soggy. No way they will grow :-(
Merchant Response
Thank you for your review. We were sorry to hear the Eryngium Big Blue arrived in poor condition. We are delighted to let you know we guarantee our merchandise, we will be reaching out to you to discuss this further.
I keep trying
I love these flowers. I have ordered multiple times and have been unable to plant some of what I have received. They have been mushy or I didn't get the amount. However the ones that come up brighten my day. I have MS and have to view most of the summer through my window. I like to have different flowers then my neighbors. Since the deer don't like them I actually get to see them. I plant lots of lilies and get to see lots of green stems
Perfect flower
This flower is a carefree plant. You plant it and it will grow. It doesn't require much attention and it is perfect in flower arrangments. It dries beautifully! A must have for any garden.
Merchant Response
We are so glad you are enjoying your Big Blue Eryngium! We love to hear that it is carefree so you can just enjoy its beauty without having to do much work.
Questions & Answers
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how deep you a plant bare root
- Asked by Wendilea
- Verified Reply - AngelaYou want to plant the Eryngium Big Blue bareroot just below the soil level. Was this answer helpful to you
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hi, ive bought these about 6 of these roots the last 2yrs but can't get a single one to come up. i love them & want them in my garden. since i can't seem to. grow roots, do you have any small plants already growing? i live in SC where we've had lots of spring rain. the ones i planted a month ago have yet to do anything, so i want to find one already growing.
- Asked by Trudy
- Verified Reply - AngelaPlease don't give up on your Eryngium just yet. It can take up to 6 weeks for them to emerge depending on soil temperatures. We only offer dormant bareroots at this time. Please let us know if your plants don't pop up. We are happy to work with you for a positive resolution. Was this answer helpful to you
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What zones?
- Asked by Judy
- Verified Reply - AngelaEryngium Big Blue is suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.Was this answer helpful to you
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How does it ship? How many blooms per plant?
- Asked by C
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Eryngium Big Blue ships as a dormant bareroot plant. These plants will produce dozens of flowers when established. Was this answer helpful to you
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How many are in a bag
- Asked by Dennis
- Verified Reply - ViciThere are 3 plants per bag.Was this answer helpful to you
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Are you selling a plant or seeds?
- Asked by COLETTE
- Verified Reply - ViciThese are sold as dormant bareroot plants.Was this answer helpful to you
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Is this a kind of bee balm or cone flower
- Asked by Karen
- Verified Reply - ViciEryngium is a sea holly.Was this answer helpful to you
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If ordered, will the "Big Blue" bloom this summer (2021)?
- Asked by Theresa
- Verified Reply - ViciThis plant is shipped as a dormant bareroot plant. It will be working on growing a new root system and new foliage. It may bloom this summer but would bloom the next season if it does not bloom this season.Was this answer helpful to you
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Is this flower harmful dogs?
- Asked by Stacey
- Verified Reply - ViciDon’t let your dog eat these plants as they are slightly poisonous and could give our pet a tummy upset or skin irritation.Was this answer helpful to you
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How many plants are in a bag? How long of a row does a bag cover?
- Asked by Philip
- Verified Reply - ViciThere are 3 plants in the bag. They should be planted 26-28 inches apart. Three plants would create a row of 78 - 84 inches depending on the spacing that you choose.Was this answer helpful to you
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