{"product_id":"erygnium-sea-holly-dried","title":"Erygnium (Sea Holly) Dried","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDried Eryngium Bunch (Sea Holly)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEryngium, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e \u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌿 About these Stems\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the air-dried stems of \u003cem\u003eEryngium planum\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003ealpinum\u003c\/em\u003e. We harvest them when the blue colour is at its most intense. They dry to a rigid, woody texture that holds its shape indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e The stems and flower heads range from steel-blue to silver-grey, depending on the light. The colour is natural, not dyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e \u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🎨 Styling Ideas\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEryngium is a versatile structural plant:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Contrast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair the spiky, hard lines of Eryngium with soft, fluffy grasses like Bunny Tails or Pampas. The contrast in texture is stunning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWreaths:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sturdy stems are easy to push into wreath bases. They add a jagged, wild outline to autumn and winter wreaths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Minimalist:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single stem or three in a simple glass or concrete vase looks like a piece of modern art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e \u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📋 Product Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDried Eryngium (Sea Holly)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNatural Metallic Blue \/ Silver \/ Grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStem Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 40cm - 50cm (Can be trimmed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBunch Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 Bunch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYears (if kept dry)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🔵 Adding Blue Colour\u003cbr\u003e🌾 Texture Contrast\u003cbr\u003e🤵 Buttonholes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Dried Companions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoften the spikes by pairing Eryngium with these gentler textures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🐇\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3;\" title=\"Bunny Tails Grass\" href=\"\/products\/bunny-tails-grass-seeds\"\u003eBunny Tails (Lagurus):\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard vs. Soft. The fluffy, cream-coloured heads of Bunny Tails look adorable nestled against the metallic spikes of the Sea Holly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🌾\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3;\" title=\"Dried Wheat Stems\" href=\"\/products\/dried-wheat-stems\"\u003eDried Wheat:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeeba; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Prickly!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEryngium is a thistle, and the bracts can be sharp. Handle the bunch by the main stems to avoid pricking your fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Grown in Norfolk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur dried flowers are grown, harvested, and air-dried right here on our Norfolk flower farm, ensuring a sustainable product with zero air miles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56431654109508,"sku":"DRD-ERG","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/0692\/3076\/files\/erygnium-sea-holly-dried-1163487.jpg?v=1771942728","url":"https:\/\/www.sturmergardencentre.co.uk\/products\/erygnium-sea-holly-dried","provider":"Sturmer Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}