Limonium gmelini
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Clump-forming perennial about 45cm tall, forming a basal rosette of broad, flat, grey-green leaves and bearing upright, wiry stems about 60cm tall carrying sprays of small papery, smoky-blue, long-lasting flowers in summer, which are very attractive to pollinators
Scientific classification
- Species
- Limonium gmelini (Limonium gmelini)
- Genus
- Limonium
- Family
- Plumbaginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous · Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Limonium gmelini
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Limonium gmelini
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Limonium gmelini care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut down spent flower stems after flowering is finished
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in early spring or by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in preferably sandy, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerant of dry, stony soil and maritime locations. Protect from winter wet. Good for cut flowers, fresh and dried
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews
Pests
Generally pest-free
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