Genus Information
Sun Requirements
Eryngium ‘Blue Hobbit’ prefers a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.Hardiness
Blue eryngo ‘Blue Hobbit’ is fully hardy.
Growth Information
Eryngium ‘Blue Hobbit’ is quite a fast grower and in the right conditions will reach its full size in 2-5 years. It can reach heights of up to 0.5m and will spread up to 0.5m.
Flowering
Eryngium ‘Blue Hobbit’ produces blue flowers. These flowers will be produced between July to September.
Foliage
Blue eryngo ‘Blue Hobbit’ is a deciduous plant and produces green, blue and silver foliage this plant is fairly low maintenance and doesn’t require any pruning.
Wildlife, Pests and Diseases
Eryngium ‘Blue Hobbit’ can have problems with slugs and snails, it can also be vulnerable to certain diseases such as powdery mildews. It is also known to attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
Soil Requirements
Blue eryngo ‘Blue Hobbit’ likes a soil that won’t hold on to much water, it doesn’t like sitting in the wet and it can be planted in soil of any pH.