{"product_id":"leucophyllum-langmaniae-flatpot","title":"Leucophyllum langmaniae - Flatpot","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeucophyllum langmaniae is a small perennial shrub native to Mexico. It produces its deep pink flowers during the summer and until late autumn, in such abundant waves that they completely cover the foliage. As with other plants of the Leucophyllum genus, it is thought that Leucophyllum langmaniae also blooms in response to an increase in air humidity. For this ability to “predict” the rain, it has earned the nickname \u003cstrong\u003eBarometer plant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCHARACTERISTICS OF LEUCOPHYLLUM LANGMANIAE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeucophyllum langmaniae is a \u003cstrong\u003ecompact shrub that reaches a height of 1–1.5\u003c\/strong\u003e meters. Its silvery foliage, soft and velvety to the touch, gives it a refined and luminous appearance, perfect for brightening borders and gardens. During the warmer months and especially after rainfall, the plant is covered in spectacular lilac-purple blooms, providing a touch of color that contrasts beautifully with its silvery leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely hardy, this shrub is perfectly adapted to difficult conditions: it thrives in poor, alkaline, well-drained soils, withstands periods of drought, and tolerates salt spray. It is an ideal plant for low-maintenance gardens, ensuring beauty and resilience even in extreme conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePLANTING AND MAINTENANCE OF LEUCOPHYLLUM LANGMANIAE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeucophyllum langmaniae prefers well-drained soil, preferably sandy or alkaline, and full sun, where it can grow vigorously and produce abundant blooms. Thanks to its \u003cem\u003eFlat Pot Ø50 cm\u003c\/em\u003e size, it is easy to plant and provides an immediate effect, perfect for borders, hedges, or rock gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter planting, moderate watering will help the plant establish itself, but once established, it requires very little water and is highly drought-tolerant. Maintenance is minimal: light pruning in spring or at the end of the flowering season will help maintain its compact shape and stimulate new growth. Thanks to its resilience, Leucophyllum langmaniae requires no special care, making it ideal even for novice gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeucophyllum langmaniae pairs perfectly with other xerophytic and Mediterranean plants to create natural, harmonious arrangements. Pair it with ornamental grasses such as \u003cstrong\u003eStipa tenuissima\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003ePennisetum setaceum\u003c\/strong\u003e to add movement and lightness. For a color contrast, pair it with the silvery foliage of \u003cstrong\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSantolina chamaecyparissus\u003c\/strong\u003e, or with plants with yellow flowers such as \u003cstrong\u003eHelichrysum italicum\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a more structured effect, you can combine it with Mediterranean shrubs such as \u003cstrong\u003eCistus creticus\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003ePhlomis fruticosa\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a garden rich in texture and color. Its drought and salt spray tolerance also makes it perfect for coastal borders or gardens exposed to intense sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eFlatPot Ø50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eScrophulariaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eShrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eGray-green, semi-evergreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eDeep pink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlowering season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eAugust, September, October\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCold hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eDown to -10°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrought tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eHigh\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSalt spray tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eModerate\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaximum height reached\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e1 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"BotanicalDryGarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53804847497542,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/0727\/2104\/files\/Leucophyllumlangmaniae_flatpot_R50.png?v=1736517109","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicaldrygarden.com\/en\/products\/leucophyllum-langmaniae-flatpot","provider":"BotanicalDryGarden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}