It's common name is Sea Holly or Thistle. The name Sea Holly comes from the fact that some species are found in coastal areas.
The flower has deep-cut leaves shaped like Holly & sometimes just as spiky! The leaves surround the stem like a frilly collar.
They are native to Siberia, the Balkans & Alpine regions but it has been cultivated in Western Europe since 1567.
It is available in all shades of blue & green from navy with bottle green, steel blue & gunmetal through to a brilliant sky blue. There is also a white variety.
They are available all year round.
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