🔷 Eryngium ‘Beachside Blue’ – Spikes of Ocean Steel
Metallic blue bracts and spiny texture echo the wild beauty of coastal cliffs.
Eryngium ‘Beachside Blue’ is a stem that speaks in shimmer and structure—a coastal relic forged in steel and salt. Its spiny rosettes and metallic bracts catch light like tide-washed driftwood, offering designers a sculptural counterpoint to softness. In the hands of a floral artist, it becomes punctuation: a bold accent that steadies blushes, deepens jewel tones, and adds tension to airy compositions. With a vase life that outlasts most summer blooms, it’s not just a flower—it’s a commitment to form, contrast, and longevity. Harvested at peak color and conditioned with care, Beachside Blue invites designers to craft arrangements that feel both wild and intentional, like a story told in texture and tide.
- 📅 Harvest stage: Bracts fully colored, florets closed
- 💧 Proper conditioning: Recut under water; hydrate in clean water with preservative
- ❄️ Storage temperature: 1–3 °C
- 🍃 Ethylene sensitivity: Low
- 📦 Packaging: Bundle loosely; allow airflow
- 🛒 Purchasing hints: Firm stems, vivid color
- 🚚 Transport: Cool, shaded, hydrated
- 📦 Bundle Size: 5 stems
- 🌍 Native to North America? No
- 🐝 Pollinators Fed: Bees & Butterflies – 🦋Pollinator favorite
✂️For Floral Designers
- Benefits:
- Distinct profile — Spiky rosettes add structure and punctuate soft compositions
- Color bridge — Works across cool palettes, jewel tones, or neutrals
- Longevity — Exceptional vase life, even in heat
- Versatile mood — Shifts easily from modern to meadow‑inspired
- Design Inspiration
- Romantic: Accent among blush and cream blooms
- Rustic: Combine with rudbeckia and mint
- Contemporary: Use en masse for sculptural impact
🎉For Event Planners
- Heat‑tolerant: Holds up in warm, low‑water conditions
- Distinctive: Unique form and color for statement pieces
- Flexible: Works in both formal and casual settings
- Durability — Resists wilting in warm venues or during transport
- Statement focal — Holds visual impact from aisle pieces to centerpieces
- Season-spanning palette — Cool steel-blue works for summer weddings and autumn gatherings
- Photo‑friendly texture — Adds depth and sparkle in close‑ups and room shots
- Resilient for transport — Stands up to early set‑ups and long event days
Quick Specs
- 📅 Season: Early summer to early fall
- 🌿 Vase Life: 7–10 days fresh; excellent for drying
- 📏 Stem Length: 24–36″
- 🌸 Fragrance: Light, sweet
Ordering
Availability: Summer into early fall 📦 Quantities: 5 stems per bunch
Pairs Well With
Marketing Angle for Designers
🌸 Romantic Elegance
“Like tiny starbursts dusted in ocean light, Beachside Blue adds a whisper of intrigue to soft, romantic palettes. Its steel‑blue bracts frame each bloom like delicate lace, giving bouquets a subtle shimmer. Perfect for clients who want a touch of the unexpected woven into their love‑story flowers — something guests will notice up close and remember long after.”
💎 Modern‑Luxury Statement
“Sculptural, sleek, and endlessly photogenic — Beachside Blue is the designer’s go‑to for adding high‑end texture. Its metallic blue tone makes surrounding colors pop, whether in crisp whites, deep jewel tones, or bold modern palettes. With a vase life that outlasts most summer blooms, you can promise your clients a look that stays flawless from the first photo to the last toast.”
🌿 Rustic‑Garden Charm
“Fresh from the coast, Beachside Blue feels like a wildflower gathered on a salty breeze. Its spiky texture and cool color balance the warmth of seasonal yellows, golds, and corals, while its pollinator‑friendly story adds meaning. Perfect for couples who want their flowers to feel natural, authentic, and full of life.”
Its spiky bracts and long-lasting blooms make it a standout in wildlife-friendly designs, offering both visual drama and ecological value.