Overview
Limonium latifolium 'Violetta' is a perennial in the genus Limonium, part of the Plumbaginaceae family. Limonium latifolium 'Violetta' 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. It is native to Mediterranean region.
About
Limonium latifolium 'Violetta' is a perennial in the Plumbaginaceae that flowers from June to September and is commonly grown for stems used as cut flowers. It originates from the Mediterranean region and suits sunny, sheltered sites. Plant in well-drained soil with moderate moisture. It carries an H5 hardiness rating, meaning it is hardy in most UK gardens when given some protection from exposure.
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 'Violetta' is a perennial from the Plumbaginaceae, native to the Mediterranean region, that produces its flowering stems from June to September. Because it is used as a cut flower, look for positions that receive full sun and remain reasonably sheltered from driving winds. Select a free-draining soil and avoid waterlogged hollows; the plant prefers moderate soil moisture rather than persistently wet conditions. Give it a sheltered aspect to reduce winter wind exposure; its H5 rating indicates it is hardy in most UK gardens when sited appropriately. Its compact habit makes it suitable for mixed borders and rock gardens, where stems can be cut for summer and early-autumn arrangements. For best results as a cut flower, harvest stems as the blooms open between June and September so the material is at its freshest for arranging.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Limonium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Well-drained
- Soil moisture
- Moderate
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Limonium latifolium 'Violetta' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Suggested uses
- Borders, rock gardens, cut flowers
- Native to
- Mediterranean region
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Limonium latifolium 'Violetta'
- Cultivation
- Grow in well-drained soil with full sun; avoid waterlogging.
- Pruning
- Remove spent flower stems to encourage reblooming.
- Propagation
- Seed, division
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Limonium latifolium 'Violetta'?
Grow in well-drained soil with full sun; avoid waterlogging.
Where is the best place to plant Limonium latifolium 'Violetta'?
Limonium latifolium 'Violetta' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Limonium latifolium 'Violetta' need?
Limonium latifolium 'Violetta' grows best in well-drained soil. Aim for soil that stays moderate.
How do I prune Limonium latifolium 'Violetta'?
Remove spent flower stems to encourage reblooming.
Is Limonium latifolium 'Violetta' hardy in the UK?
Limonium latifolium 'Violetta' 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 'Violetta'?
Seed, division.
More in the Limonium genus
- Limonium latifoliumSea-lavender
- Limonium latifolium 'Blue Cloud'Sea Lavender
- Limonium mouretiiSea Lavender
- Limonium x neumaniiSea-Lavender