{"product_id":"limonium-perezii","title":"Limonium perezii","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSea Lavender\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLimonium perezii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlumbaginaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCanary Islands\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvergreen perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tough, long-flowering and genuinely beautiful perennial that is perfectly suited to Adelaide's coastal and dry Mediterranean climate, Limonium perezii is one of the most reliable performers in a sunny, well-drained garden position. Its large, domed clusters of tiny flowers with vivid purple calyces and white centres rise on stiff branching stems well above a rosette of broad, waxy dark green leaves, creating a striking display for months on end from late spring through summer and well into autumn.\u003cbr\u003eExceptionally tolerant of salt spray, heat, drought, wind and poor soils, Sea Lavender is a go-to plant for frontline coastal gardens across South Australia. The papery blooms also make outstanding cut flowers that retain their colour beautifully when dried, making this both a garden and floral design staple. Virtually maintenance-free once established, it is one of the best-value perennials available for Adelaide's climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.6–0.9 m H x 0.5–0.9 m W (low, clump-forming rosette with flower stems rising well above foliage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate; 15–25 cm per year; can flower within 3 months from seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLarge, broad, waxy oval to spoon-shaped dark green leaves forming a flat basal rosette; fleshy texture; may develop reddish-autumnal tones in cooler months; evergreen year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLarge domed clusters of tiny papery blooms with vivid purple to lavender calyces and white centres; borne on stiff branching stems 30–45 cm above foliage; late spring through summer and into autumn; excellent fresh and dried cut flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBold, waxy evergreen rosette foliage year-round with reddish tones in cooler months; prolific purple and white flower clusters from late spring through summer and autumn; dried flower heads add winter interest; fresh new foliage in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFlowers attract bees, butterflies and beneficial insects; long season provides extended pollinator support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExceptional drought tolerance; excellent heat tolerance; excellent wind tolerance; outstanding coastal and salt spray tolerance (frontline suitable); frost hardy once established; tolerates poor, sandy and rocky soils; dislikes waterlogging and heavy shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTight groundcover\/border: 3 plants per m² (60 cm spacing); Standard border: 2 plants per m² (70–80 cm spacing); mass planting: 40–60 cm apart; suitable for large containers (35 cm+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNon-toxic to cats and dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun; tolerates very light part shade in hotter inland Adelaide positions; best flowering and most compact habit in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFree-draining sandy, loamy or gravelly soils; thrives in poor coastal limestone soils common across SA; tolerates slightly alkaline conditions; excellent in raised beds and rockeries; avoid waterlogged or heavy clay soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEstablishment: deep soak 2 times\/week for 8–12 weeks; mulch well. Established: very low water needs; deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer; little to no watering needed in cooler months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDeadhead spent flower stems to encourage new buds and extend the flowering season; cut back foliage lightly in late winter to refresh growth; divide clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigour; a light application of balanced fertiliser in spring is beneficial in poor soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLong-lived perennial; 5–10+ years with good drainage and periodic division\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIdeal for all Adelaide zones; Adelaide Plains, foothills, Fleurieu Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, coastal suburbs and exposed coastal positions across SA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdaptable; slightly acidic to alkaline (pH 6.0–8.5); tolerates Adelaide's limestone soils well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrontline coastal garden staple where outstanding salt spray and wind tolerance make it one of the most reliable flowering perennials available for exposed positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-wise and Mediterranean garden border plant delivering months of vivid purple and white flowers through the warmer months with minimal water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRockery and gravel garden feature where the bold flower clusters and waxy foliage rosette create strong textural contrast against stone and gravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut flower and dried flower garden; blooms retain colour beautifully when dried and are outstanding in both fresh and dried arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass planting along sunny verges, nature strips and embankments for low-maintenance season-long colour with strong pollinator appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea Lavender is one of those plants that just never lets you down. The vivid purple flower clusters are produced for months with almost no effort, the bold waxy foliage looks great all year, and it thrives in exactly the hot, dry, salty and windy conditions that challenge most plants. Whether you are gardening at the coast, on a sunny verge or in a dry Mediterranean border, this is a plant that quietly does everything right.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48949861351676,"sku":"LIMO-PERE-140MM","price":14.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/limonium-perezii-sea-lavender-140mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1775712773","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/limonium-perezii","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}