{"product_id":"blue-thistle-seeds-eryngium-planum","title":"Blue Thistle Seeds — Eryngium planum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArchitectural Steel-Blue Blooms for the Cottage Border\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Thistle\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eEryngium planum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a striking architectural perennial producing clusters of small, steel-blue thistle-like flower heads surrounded by spiky metallic bracts. The entire plant takes on a beautiful blue-silver hue as it matures, adding drama and texture to the summer border. Superb fresh or dried, and a favourite of bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔵 \u003cstrong\u003eStriking steel-blue blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — metallic, architectural flower heads with spiky bracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003ePollinator magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e — bees and butterflies love the nectar-rich flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong\u003eSuperb dried flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — retains its colour and form beautifully when dried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent cut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — adds dramatic texture to fresh and dried arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant once established\u003c\/strong\u003e — thrives in dry, sunny conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eLong-lived perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e — returns year after year with increasing presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow in autumn or early spring. Seeds benefit from a period of cold stratification — refrigerate damp seeds for 4 weeks before sowing to improve germination. Eryngium prefers a sunny position with well-drained, even poor soil. Avoid overwatering and heavy clay soils. Plants flower from their second year. Excellent for Canterbury, Hawke's Bay, Nelson, and other drier NZ regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Blue Thistle (\u003cem\u003eEryngium planum\u003c\/em\u003e), with growing instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45043198001221,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_af7b21a0-0f3b-4fe0-ab5c-65cb52a834fc.png?v=1780730789","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/blue-thistle-seeds-eryngium-planum","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}