Tough as old boots, plant next spring and they'll be with you for life.

i love plants like that moon grower lol x .

Thank you, MG :) I like the bold statement they make. I have read that they self-seed and need taming/controlling but I can live with that so agree NP...very attractive plants.

The definitely self seed but that isn't a problem - just pot on ones you want to keep or give away and weed out the rest. They can and do get big mind.

Fair comment, MG....I'll have to be very careful where I plant this then....space is limited.

I have an annoying advert over the plant name. what are we talking about please?

Here's the name, SBG....I know what you mean about the annoying stuff blocking important information.....

ERYNGIUM-x-zabelii-Donard-Variety

I am guessing they are part of the thistle family...very impressive and I've found quite a few photos of them from GoYpedia that members have in their gardens (this was after I posted my question!).

Very nice plants