About
Frankenia laevis, sea heath, is a low-growing, mat-forming subshrub from coastal habitats with tiny, heather-like, white-edged leaves and small, pale-pink, five-petalled flowers in summer. A neat and ornamental mat-forming plant for a sunny, well-drained, coastal or sandy garden position.
About the genus
Frankenia, the sea heaths, are low-growing, mat-forming subshrubs and perennials of saline and coastal habitats with tiny, heath-like leaves and small, pink or white, five-petalled flowers in summer. Ornamental plants for sunny, well-drained positions in coastal gardens.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead or damaged growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.