Overview
Limonium 'Misty Pink' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Limonium, part of the Plumbaginaceae family, with deciduous, semi evergreen foliage. Limonium 'Misty Pink' 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 'Misty Pink' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Limonium genus, which includes annuals and perennials with simple or pinnately lobed foliage. This semi-evergreen to deciduous plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils such as loam or sand, tolerating a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for exposed or sheltered sites, particularly south- or west-facing aspects. 'Misty Pink' is valued for its summer and autumn interest, producing durable flowers ideal for coastal, cottage, gravel, and wildlife gardens, as well as for 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 'Misty Pink' 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 'Misty Pink'
- 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 'Misty Pink'?
Limonium 'Misty Pink' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Limonium 'Misty Pink' need?
Limonium 'Misty Pink' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Limonium 'Misty Pink' hardy in the UK?
Limonium 'Misty Pink' 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 'Misty Pink'?
Seed, Division in spring.
More in the Limonium genus
- Limonium bellidifolium 'Dazzling Blue'
- Limonium coriarium 'Robert Butler'
- Limonium latifoliumSea-lavender
- Limonium recurvum subsp. recurvum
- Limonium 'Shooting Star'PBR
- Limonium Sunday Pink ('Miyosupi')
- Limonium altaica Safora Dark Blue ('Danlisadablue'PBR)
- Limonium sinense Pink Diamond ('Hildiapin')