A hand holds a bouquet of spiky, pale purple Eryngium (Sea Holly) Dried by Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd against a weathered dark wooden background.
Grown in Norfolk

Erygnium (Sea Holly) Dried

Dried stems, hand-harvested from our Norfolk farm

£10.00 Free UK delivery on orders over £30

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.

Grown

Norfolk, UK

  • Hand-harvested and dried on our farm at Salle Moor Hall, Norfolk
  • Colour-fast for months — keep out of direct sunlight
  • Eco-friendly compostable packaging throughout
🌾 Every stem was grown and dried on our farm at Salle Moor Hall, Norfolk — not imported or bought in.

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🌿 Care & display tips
Keep your dried flowers out of direct sunlight and away from damp — both will fade and soften the stems over time. No water needed. Arrange loosely in a vase or tie with twine for a hanging display. Handle gently as dried stems can be brittle.
💐 Using in arrangements
Dried flowers work beautifully with other dried stems, pampas grass, and seed heads. If using in a wreath or floral foam, wire the stems first for extra security. For wedding work, we recommend ordering a little extra to allow for any breakage during handling.
📬 Delivery & packaging
Dried flowers are packed carefully in a rigid box to protect the stems in transit. Dispatched within 2–3 working days. All packaging is compostable or recyclable. Free delivery on orders over £30.