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Eryngium Magical® White Lagoon

Double White Thistles on Strong, Upright Stems

Eryngium Magical® White Lagoon is a robust sea holly with distinctive double white, thistle-like blooms. Tall, sculptural stems bring structure and elegance to sunny borders, while the 2" flowers offer excellent texture for fresh and dried arrangements. Blooming from July through August, this refined variety adds long-lasting interest to both the garden and the vase.

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Magical® White Lagoon sea holly
  • Botanical Name:
    Eryngium planum 'Kolmwhila'
  • Type:
    Perennial

Cultural Details

TYPE

Perennial
  • Light:
    Long day, Full sun
  • Soil:
    All soil types, but root rot can occur in poorly drained soil
  • Moisture:
    Well-drained, drought tolerant, sensitive to overwatering
  • Hardiness Zone
    4-8
  • Size:
    28-30"
  • Spacing:
    18-24'' x 18-24''
  • Bloom Time:
    July through August
  • Bloom Color:
    White
  • Diseases & Pests:
    Can suffer from Rhizoctonia so it's recommended spraying a preventative after planting
  • Stem Count

    First year: 1

    Second year: 8

    Third year: 8

    Fourth year: 8

    Fifth year: 8

    Sixth year: 8

What Makes Me Special?

Distinctive double white, thistle-like blooms on tall, sturdy stems provide exceptional texture, structure, and long-lasting performance in both fresh and dried floral arrangements.

Landscape Use

Sunny borders, cutting gardens, pollinator plantings, and naturalistic perennial plantings where bold texture, architectural form, and vivid blue color are desired.

Pruning

Cut spent blooms to the ground to encourage a 2nd flush of flowers

Propagation

Tissue Culture

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Magical® White Lagoon sea holly
  • Botanical Name:
    Eryngium planum 'Kolmwhila'
  • Type:
    Perennial

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