Sea Holly 'Lapis Blue'

Marbled, jagged foliage topped with green and blue cones and the most incredible blue bracts that deepen with maturity. This sun loving plant tolerates poor soils and exposed conditions. Beneficial insects will adore it just as much as you.

The spiky flowers and foliage of Sea Holly ‘Lapis Blue’ provide excellent textural contrast in the garden. Strong, upright growth. As the plants establish you will get more and more flowers.

Sea Holly ‘Lapis Blue’ holds the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit so you know it has been put through its paces and not only looks good but is easy to grow.

You can choose to leave the flower stems standing through winter, they can remain ornamental and the birds can enjoy them. Then simply cut them back early spring to make way for the new growth.

Sea Holly are the perfect complement to a cottage border and as they establish you will get to enjoy more and more of their fabulous flowers. If you dead head the spent flowers throughout the season, you can increase bloom time and enjoy more florets – we have had it in flower from November to May. Blooms suitable for picking and drying.

Plant Sea Holly ‘Lapis Blue’ in a sunny spot to get the best colouring. Sea Holly grows best in moderately fertile to humus rich, well drained soil. Though, in saying this, they are quite adaptable as they are endemic to poor, dry and rocky soils. Good drainage is the most important element and they can thrive in hot, dry sites once established. Give them a bit of space to do their thing, I’ve had mine crowded out by various grasses and perennials over the years, so am looking forward to re-establishing a space for them. Tolerant of coastal conditions.

Sea Holly is a member of the parsley family, Apiaceae.