The perennial thistle, also known as the lesser sea holly, blooms a beautiful, vibrant silver-blue. The long, narrow, blue bracts, which frame the false flower, are striking. The blue-green stems are sturdy and make wonderful cut or dried flowers. Even in winter, the spent seed heads provide structure to the garden and provide insects with a place to overwinter.

Details :

Sowing indoors/greenhouse: December to February
Sowing outdoors: From May
Germination time: 14-21 days at 18-22°C4 Seed depth: 0.5-1 cm

Height: 40-70 cm
Planting distance: 30 cm
Flower size: 2-3 cm
Flowering time: July to September

Floor: Loose, permeable, dry soil
Fertilization: With compost
Location: Sun
Water consumption: Low

Growing tips:
The easy-care thistle blooms in the year it is sown. After germination, the seedlings should be placed in a slightly cooler location, at approximately 14°C. As soon as the Ice Saints are over in mid-May, the seedlings can be planted in the garden. The young plants can be pinched once they reach a height of approximately 20 cm, meaning the main stem is shortened to encourage side shoots to form and the plant to become bushier.

Cut flower:
The small sea holly is an excellent cut flower that can also be dried.

Use :
cut flower
dried flower

Insect-friendly
Cool Flower

Bag contents :

Approx. 10 seeds
Store in a cool, dry place.