Overview
Limonium latifolium 'Blue Cloud' is a perennial in the genus Limonium, part of the Plumbaginaceae family. Limonium latifolium 'Blue Cloud' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, rock gardens and cut flowers.
About
Limonium latifolium 'Blue Cloud' is a perennial sea-lavender in the Plumbaginaceae valued for its flowering stems from June to September. It suits exposed, sunny sites in well-drained soils and tolerates dry to medium moisture levels. Use it where persistent, upright flowering stems are wanted for cutting and for planting in open borders or rock gardens.
About the genus
Limonium is a genus of about 600 flowering plant species. Members are also known as sea-lavender, statice, caspia or marsh-rosemary. Despite their common names, species are not related to the lavenders or to rosemary.
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In the garden
Limonium latifolium 'Blue Cloud' is a perennial cultivar of sea-lavender in the Plumbaginaceae grown for its reliable summer display of flowering stems. Flowering runs from June to September, providing a run of stems suitable for cutting over much of the summer. The plant performs best in full sun on well-drained soils and will tolerate dry to medium soil moisture; it also takes exposed positions where many other perennials struggle. Plant into a free-draining border or a gravel/rock garden bed and avoid waterlogged hollows. Because it is rated H5, it is classed as hardy for general UK conditions; this means it will survive typical winter conditions across most of the country without special winter protection. Choose a site with good air circulation and a sunny aspect to reduce the risk of rot in wetter seasons. Limonium latifolium 'Blue Cloud' fits well at the front to mid-border edge, in gravel terraces or coastal schemes, and where stems are required for cutting. Pinching back early-season growth is not essential, but removing spent flower stems maintains appearance and encourages steady production of fresh stems through the June to September flowering window.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Limonium
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil type
- well-drained
- Soil moisture
- dry to medium
- Exposure
- exposed
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Limonium latifolium 'Blue Cloud' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Suggested uses
- borders, rock gardens, cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Limonium latifolium 'Blue Cloud'
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil and full sun; drought tolerant once established.
- Pruning
- Remove spent flower stems to encourage reblooming.
- Propagation
- seed, division
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Limonium latifolium 'Blue Cloud'?
Prefers well-drained soil and full sun; drought tolerant once established.
Where is the best place to plant Limonium latifolium 'Blue Cloud'?
Limonium latifolium 'Blue Cloud' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Limonium latifolium 'Blue Cloud' need?
Limonium latifolium 'Blue Cloud' grows best in well-drained soil. Aim for soil that stays dry to medium.
How do I prune Limonium latifolium 'Blue Cloud'?
Remove spent flower stems to encourage reblooming.
Is Limonium latifolium 'Blue Cloud' hardy in the UK?
Limonium latifolium 'Blue Cloud' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Limonium latifolium 'Blue Cloud'?
Seed, division.
More in the Limonium genus
- Limonium latifoliumSea-lavender
- Limonium latifolium 'Violetta'Sea Lavender
- Limonium mouretiiSea Lavender
- Limonium x neumaniiSea-Lavender