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LIMONIUM latifolium
Commonly known as Sea lavender
(platyphyllum) - deep lavender-blue flowers on wiry stems
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Height60cm (24in) -
Spread45cm (18in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Rosette-forming perennial with elliptic to spoon-shaped, mid- to dark green leaves usually to 30cm (12in) long, occasionally to 60cm (24in) long. flowers 6mm (¼in) long with white calyces are produced in spikelets from branched, wiry stems
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
LIMONIUM latifolium
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesPowdery mildew
Place of originEastern Bulgaria to southeastern Russsia -
Flower ShapeSpikes
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous borderCoastal / windswept
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFree draining sandy soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyButterfly friendly
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Carbon Gold
Biochar soil improver
Biochar is a carbon rich form of charcoal specifically designed for soil application to improve plant growth and health. Biochar is a very stable substance that is not broken down in soils, offering long-term soil benefits.
Only £8.00
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