sea lavender
Goniolimon incanum 'Blue Diamond'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Cutting,Division
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9
Flowers:
Blue Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Water the sea lavender 'Blue Diamond' during its active growing season (Spring and Summer). Water the plant when the first inch or 2 of soil feels dry to the touch. Aim for keeping the soil evenly moist, but not saturated. Water the plant to a depth of at least 6 inches at each session, so that the moisture reaches all the way to the roots. During the winter months, reduce the amount of water that you give the plant. Water only when the top inch of soil feels dry.
sunlight
Sea lavender (Goniolimon incanum 'Blue Diamond') benefits from full sun exposure for best flowering. This plant should receive around 6-7 hours of direct sunlight per day. If planted in an area with partial shade, the flowering of this plant will likely be reduced. Although, this species is somewhat tolerant to partial shade, it should be noted that too much shade can be detrimental to the health and flower production of this particular plant species.
pruning
Sea lavender (Goniolimonincanum 'Blue Diamond') should be pruned once a year during the winter season. Pruning should be done when the plant is dormant. This means pruning should be done when it is cold outside and the temperatures are not below freezing. Pruning should involve removing dead or unhealthy branches as well as shaping the tree to give it a more pleasing form. As a prophylactic measure, it is also recommended to cut off any extra branches that are growing outward, away from the central form of the tree. It is important to keep in mind that sea lavender is a semi-evergreen plant, and cutting back too much can cause damage to the overall health of the plant.