Let me introduce you to the wonderful holly – a plant that’s as tough as it is gorgeous!
I was always admiring the holly in my sister’s garden and decided to spice up my own yard by growing one myself (and boy, did it deliver!I). With its spiky, electric blue flowers and steely stems, sea holly looks like a plant that belongs in a fairy tale.
At first glance, I thought, “There’s no way I can grow this,” but it turns out, sea holly is practically indestructible. It thrives on neglect – seriously, this plant loves poor soil and barely any water.
So if you sometimes forget to water your plants (I’m not judging, we all do this), then Sea holly is going to be your new best friend. To grow it effortlessly, all you have to do is…
Pick The Right Variety First
To find the perfect variety for your yard, you have two options: buy seeds or go with live plants.
Most sea hollies grow to about 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide, but if you’re short on space, try the ‘Blue Hobbit‘ variety. It’s compact, staying under 12 inches (it fits perfectly in my small garden).
Plant sea holly in a sunny spot to make its vibrant blue flowers really pop. They love the sun, so the more light they get, the better they look. Just remember, they’re low-maintenance and don’t need too much water.
What I like the most about sea holly (besides the aesthetics and easy care), is that some types can even flower in their first year, so they can give your garden a quick makeover in no time!
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Then, Take Good Care Of Your Sea Holly
When it comes to the soil, holly likes to be a bit rebellious – it actually loves poor, sandy soils as long as they drain well. So, give them anything you got that is also well-draining!
When picking a spot for your sea holly, just keep in mind that it’s not the most enthusiastic about moving around. Once it’s settled in, it’s pretty content to stay put.
In case you didn’t know, sea holly is a natural self-seeder. If you want to avoid a garden overrun by these spiky beauties, be sure to deadhead the spent blooms. I forgot to deadhead them one season and they spread literally everywhere!
For a fabulous garden show, give your sea holly plenty of sunlight and don’t worry too much about watering – our holly is a star of drought tolerance.
So, start by picking the right variety, find a spot where you won’t have to move it, make sure they get a lot of sun and good drainage, and don’t forget to deadhead – that pretty much sums up all we’ve covered.
With these tips, you’ll have a stunning sea holly display to admire all season long!
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