Re: Eryngium giganteum
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- Subject: Re: Eryngium giganteum
- From: H* a* J* J*
- Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 09:24:53 -0600
I keep seeing this White Flower Farm referred to....could someone tell me if
they have a website or how I might get a catalog.....this information may
have already been posted and I just missed it....or maybe this is a nursery
somewhere.....please advise!
Thanks!
Janice
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From: lowery@teamzeon.com <lowery@teamzeon.com>
To: perennials@mallorn.com <perennials@mallorn.com>
Date: Wednesday, January 27, 1999 8:37 AM
Subject: Eryngium giganteum
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>Valerie Lowery@ZEON
>01/27/99 09:10 AM
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>Yes! I have this particular plant, although I have the "Mrs. Wilmott",
>which is whiter and has larger flowers. It was a picture in White Flower
>Farm that had the eryngium paired with the oriental lily 'Stargazer', red
>monarda 'Gardenview Scarlet', and white echinacea. I did the same scheme
>in my yard, but I added white and red roses. I've seen the eryngium that
>is more of a metallic purple (described as 'blue') that has been paired
>with deep pinks. I'm thinking of a combination I saw in a Tony Lord book
>to this effect. Very eye popping.
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>The eryngium is such a different plant from anything else; it looks like it
>came from outer space. Someone once before said that it looks like
>thistle, but it is more structural. I like to think that it looks more
>like protea. Thistle is soft and fuzzy. Eryngium can scratch your legs up
>if you brush by it and prick your fingers when you try to cut it for vases.
>Don't put it near paths or where children may be tempted to touch it. I've
>seen it used as the main structure in a border at the back or center.
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>The first year I had low basal foliage only. The second year they took off
>and grew about 5 feet tall. There was one central stalk that started
>branching low on the stem. It was maybe 3 foot wide. Give it plenty of
>room or let it mingle with its neighbors like I did. It had no pests to
>speak of and was very drought tolerant. It looked good even when it wasn't
>in bloom because of its whitish cast and when it bloomed, it seemed like it
>lasted forever. Near the end of the season it started to lean over and I
>had to stake it, which was h*ll on my fingers even with leather gloves on.
>I suggest staking it early, especially if you plan on growing it in
>enriched soil like I did. It was in full sun.
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>I'm looking forward to it reseeding (I've had it two years). Several
>people have asked me for starts. It lasts a long time in the vase and
>dries well for winter crafts.
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>Val in KY
>zone 6a
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