The metallic periwinkle flowers of ‘Blue Glitter’ are carried above shiny, almost plastic-like foliage and add pizzazz to the summertime landscape, even in extreme sun or poor gravelly soil. And they’re borne in such quantities and last for such a long time as to provide countless bouquets for the table. ‘Blue Glitter’ is remarkable as a specimen or accent and combines nicely with numerous other perennials. 2007 Fleuroselect Gold Medal Winner.
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Details
Hardiness Zone:
5
Blossom Color:
Blue to Blue Gray
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
3'
Texture:
Medium Texture
Recommended Spacing:
12" to 2'
We sell this plant in these containers:
#1 Pot
Special Characteristics
Cuttings
Moderate Area
Drought Tolerant
Butterflies
Bees
Large Area
Deer Resistant
Sandy Soil Tolerant
Award Winning
Features
Metallic periwinkle flowers of 'Blue Glitter' are carried above shiny, almost plasticlike foliage and add pizzazz to the summertime landscape.
Landscape Value
Remarkable as a specimen or accent.
Care
Watering:
'Blue Glitter' Sea Holly is very drought tolerant and typically only needs watering during the hottest days of summer.
Fertilizing:
'Blue Glitter' Sea Holly needs little fertilizer, but benefits from a single springtime or fall topdressing (about 1 inch deep) of organic compost or well rotted leaves. Alternatively, a springtime application of a slow release fertilizer with a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet.
Pruning:
'Blue Glitter' Sea Holly should be enjoyed all winter long, then, during early April before it begins to grow again, it should be pruned or mowed back to ground level.
