- Botanical Name
- Limonium sinatum x L. perezii
- Family
- Plumbaginaceae
- Plant type
- Evergreen Perennial
- Size (HxW)
- 50-90cm x 30-60cm
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant at the same level as in the pot, with the roots spread evenly below and space 40-60cm apart.
- Soil
- Moderately fertile to humus rich, moist, well drained is ideal. Sand and poor soils are no problem.
- Aspect
- Full sun
- Climate
- Cool to Mediterranean
- Frost
- Hardy
- Water
- Water to establish, around 6 weeks for the roots to penetrate the surrounding soil. Very dry tolerant once established.
- Fertiliser
- A well balanced fertiliser and some garden lime in spring is ideal.
- Flowering Time
- Summer to autumn
- After Flower Care
- Remove spent flowers and foliage to tidy. Sterile.
- Notes
- Flowers are excellent for picking and drying. Rabbits and deer tend to steer clear.
