Limonium Perezii – Sea Lavender / Statice

Description

Large broadly oval leaves are held close to the ground forming a dramatic background for the sturdy flower stems that reach up to 70 cm in height.

The large flower heads are comprised of many small, papery flowers, which are deep purple on the outer edge (calyces) with a creamy white centre (corolla). Bold and conspicuous in the garden, the long lasting flowers also make an impact when used in flower arrangements. This plant does best in full sun positions and well-drained soils and tolerates moderate frosts.

These salt-tolerant plants are highly recommended for rock garden pockets in difficult, windy, coastal gardens, and inland gardens. They can take moderate frost but dislike high humidity. Once established in the garden, Sea Lavender is a very water wise, long-lived plant that needs no watering in summer, and only occasional heavy drenching in winter – and yet it is versatile and performs well in high winter-rainfall areas like the southern suburbs of Cape Town.