Psylliostachys suworowii
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P. suworowii is an annual producing a basal rosette of light green leaves up to 15cm long. Tiny, rose-pink flowers are borne in narrow, cylindrical, branched spikes from summer to early autumn. Good for cut flowers, fresh or dried
Synonyms
Limonium suworowii
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Plumbaginaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Psylliostachys are erect, usually rosette-forming annuals producing dense spikes of tiny, tubular pink or white flowers.
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a warm, sheltered site in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 21C in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Prone to grey mould and powdery mildew
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