Overview
Limonium altaica Safora Dark Blue ('Danlisadablue'PBR) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Limonium, part of the Plumbaginaceae family, with deciduous, semi evergreen foliage. Limonium altaica Safora Dark Blue ('Danlisadablue'PBR) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include coastal, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, wildlife gardens, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Limonium altaica Safora Dark Blue ('Danlisadablue' PBR) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Limonium, known for its annuals and perennials with simple or pinnately lobed foliage. This deciduous to semi-evergreen cultivar thrives in full sun and well-drained fertile moist soils, including loam and sand, across a range of soil pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and is suitable for exposed or sheltered south- or west-facing aspects. Flowering in summer and autumn, it produces prominent panicles of small flowers with durable coloured tubular calyces, making it ideal for coastal, cottage, gravel, and wildlife gardens, as well as cut flowers and borders.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Limonium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Limonium altaica Safora Dark Blue ('Danlisadablue'PBR) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Limonium altaica Safora Dark Blue ('Danlisadablue'PBR)
- Propagation
- Seed, Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Limonium altaica Safora Dark Blue ('Danlisadablue'PBR)?
Limonium altaica Safora Dark Blue ('Danlisadablue'PBR) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Limonium altaica Safora Dark Blue ('Danlisadablue'PBR) need?
Limonium altaica Safora Dark Blue ('Danlisadablue'PBR) grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Limonium altaica Safora Dark Blue ('Danlisadablue'PBR) hardy in the UK?
Limonium altaica Safora Dark Blue ('Danlisadablue'PBR) has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Limonium altaica Safora Dark Blue ('Danlisadablue'PBR)?
Seed, Division in spring.
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