Dried Eryngium Bunch (Sea Holly)
Eryngium, commonly known as Sea Holly, is prized for its stunning metallic blue colour and unique, spiky texture. Each stem is topped with thimble-shaped flower heads surrounded by a prickly "ruff" of bracts, looking like a starburst captured in steel-blue.
These dried bunches add instant drama and structure to any arrangement. Their cool blue tones and rigid shape make them a favourite for modern, minimalist interiors as well as rustic country styles. Whether you display a few stems in a narrow-necked bottle or mix them into a larger bouquet for a pop of blue, they are a long-lasting statement piece.
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🌿 About these Stems
These are the air-dried stems of Eryngium planum or alpinum. We harvest them when the blue colour is at its most intense. They dry to a rigid, woody texture that holds its shape indefinitely.
The Colour: The stems and flower heads range from steel-blue to silver-grey, depending on the light. The colour is natural, not dyed.
🎨 Styling Ideas
Eryngium is a versatile structural plant:
- The Contrast: Pair the spiky, hard lines of Eryngium with soft, fluffy grasses like Bunny Tails or Pampas. The contrast in texture is stunning.
- Wreaths: The sturdy stems are easy to push into wreath bases. They add a jagged, wild outline to autumn and winter wreaths.
- Modern Minimalist: A single stem or three in a simple glass or concrete vase looks like a piece of modern art.
📋 Product Specifications
| Plant Type | Dried Eryngium (Sea Holly) |
| Colour | Natural Metallic Blue / Silver / Grey |
| Stem Length | Approx. 40cm - 50cm (Can be trimmed) |
| Bunch Size | 1 Bunch |
| Lifespan | Years (if kept dry) |
| Great for | 🔵 Adding Blue Colour 🌾 Texture Contrast 🤵 Buttonholes |
Perfect Dried Companions
Soften the spikes by pairing Eryngium with these gentler textures:
- 🐇 Bunny Tails (Lagurus): Hard vs. Soft. The fluffy, cream-coloured heads of Bunny Tails look adorable nestled against the metallic spikes of the Sea Holly.
- 🌾 Dried Wheat: Blue & Gold. The warm golden tones of dried wheat provide a classic complementary contrast to the cool blue of the Eryngium. Ideally suited for harvest-style decor.
⚠️ Prickly!
Eryngium is a thistle, and the bracts can be sharp. Handle the bunch by the main stems to avoid pricking your fingers.
🏆 Grown in Norfolk
Our dried flowers are grown, harvested, and air-dried right here on our Norfolk flower farm, ensuring a sustainable product with zero air miles.
- Regular price
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£10.00 - Regular price
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- Sale price
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£10.00
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