Eryngium giganteum 'Miss Wilmott's Ghost' / 'Silver Ghost'

Sowing method: Sow in a seed tray, first provide warmth for 2-4 weeks (18-22°C), then give a cold period in, for example, the refrigerator (+4°C) for 4-6 weeks, then slowly warm up again to room temperature, after which germination will follow. Sowing directly into the ground is also possible; in that case, simply let it experience winter, and germination will occur in spring.

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Sowing/planting time:

• March
• April
• May

Harvesting time:

• June
• July
• August
• September

Soil type:

• Sandy
• Calcareous

Cultivation location:

• Indoors
• Outdoors

Position:

• Sun

• Flower colour: Silver-blue
• Origin: Southern Europe
• Average growth height: 90 to 120 cm
• Annual or perennial: Perennial
• Attractive to insects: Various insects
• Winter hardy: Forst hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Moderate

• Latin: Eryngium giganteum
• Dutch: Globe thistle
• Also known as: Silver Ghost
• English: Miss Wilmott's Ghost Sea Holly

• All year round