Limonium lat. 'Violetta' - P9

Description
The Breitblättriger Steppenschleier 'Violetta' (Limonium latifolium) is a bushy, loose perennial that produces dark purple-blue flowers from July to August. Its lanceolate leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous, loose, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide. The Breitblättriger Steppenschleier 'Violetta' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Limonium platyphyllum, Statice latifolia.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers * deer resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Breitblättriger Steppenschleier 'Violetta' are dark green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Breitblättriger Steppenschleier 'Violetta' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, loose.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Breitblättriger Steppenschleier 'Violetta' sets beautiful accents together with: Silver rue, Pyrenean aster.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
Limonium latifolium 'Violetta' forms dark purple-blue flowers from July.

Use
Cutting, rock garden, tub, bee pasture, steppe garden, perennial bed