Eryngium variifolium 'Miss Marbel'
Miss Marbel Sea Holly
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Eryngium variifolium 'Miss Marbel', commonly known as Miss Marbel Sea Holly, is an eye-catching perennial that brings a unique blend of colour and texture to garden borders, rock gardens, and coastal plantings. This cultivar is particularly noted for its striking, deeply lobed, marbled foliage, which features a beautiful mix of green with creamy-white veining. In summer, 'Miss Marbel' produces spiky, steel-blue flowers with silvery bracts that rise above the foliage on tall, slender stems, creating a bold and architectural presence in the garden.
Eryngium variifolium 'Miss Marbel' typically grows to a height of 30-45 cm (12-18 inches) and spreads to about 30 cm (12 inches), making it a compact and versatile choice for various garden settings. It thrives in well-drained, sandy, or gravelly soils and prefers a position in full sun, where its unique foliage and flowers can develop their best colour. This plant is hardy in the UK to RHS hardiness rating H5, meaning it can tolerate cold winters down to around -15°C (5°F).
Miss Marbel Sea Holly is relatively low-maintenance, requiring little care once established. It is drought-tolerant and thrives in dry, sunny locations, making it ideal for gardens with poor, well-drained soils. The plant's spiky flowers are highly attractive to pollinators, including bees and butterflies, adding ecological value to its ornamental appeal. The flowers and foliage are also excellent for cutting and can be used in fresh or dried floral arrangements.
Eryngium variifolium 'Miss Marbel' is a distinctive plant that adds a touch of drama and texture to the garden. Whether used as a focal point in a border, combined with other drought-tolerant plants in a gravel garden, or featured in a coastal planting scheme, this Sea Holly cultivar provides year-round interest and a touch of the unusual to any landscape.