Alpine sea holly 'Blue Lace'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Blue Lace is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Winter sow or pre-chill seed.Sow seed on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays. Cover with a fine sprinkling of vermiculite. After sowing, seal container inside a polythene bag and place at a temperature of 15-21C (60-70F) for 3-6 weeks. Then, place the container and bag into a refrigerator (not freezer) for a further 3-6 weeks. After this cold period return container to 15-21C (60-70F). Germination can be slow and erratic

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Blue Lace about 56 days before your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Blue Lace is a hardy plant.