Overview
Limonium bellidifolium 'Dazzling Blue' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Limonium, part of the Plumbaginaceae family, with deciduous, semi evergreen foliage. Limonium bellidifolium 'Dazzling Blue' 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 bellidifolium 'Dazzling Blue' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Limonium genus, known for its deciduous to semi-evergreen foliage. This plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils such as loam or sand, tolerating a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and suits both exposed and sheltered sites, particularly south- or west-facing aspects. 'Dazzling Blue' is valued for its summer and autumn interest, producing the genus's characteristic panicles of small flowers with durable, coloured tubular calyces, making it suitable 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 bellidifolium 'Dazzling Blue' 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 bellidifolium 'Dazzling Blue'
- 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 bellidifolium 'Dazzling Blue'?
Limonium bellidifolium 'Dazzling Blue' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Limonium bellidifolium 'Dazzling Blue' need?
Limonium bellidifolium 'Dazzling Blue' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Limonium bellidifolium 'Dazzling Blue' hardy in the UK?
Limonium bellidifolium 'Dazzling Blue' 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 bellidifolium 'Dazzling Blue'?
Seed, Division in spring.
More in the Limonium genus
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- Limonium latifoliumSea-lavender
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- Limonium 'Shooting Star'PBR
- Limonium Sunday Pink ('Miyosupi')
- Limonium altaica Safora Dark Blue ('Danlisadablue'PBR)
- Limonium sinense Pink Diamond ('Hildiapin')