Statice is easy-to-grow from Statice seeds, and it is very rewarding with brightly colored, flat flower clusters of blue, white, yellow, pink and purple. Limonium Statice offers quite a display of color for the middle of the sunny flower border. The Statice flowers have a papery texture and hold their color well for years after drying. Statice may also be used in arrangements as a fresh flower, and it is often seen in professional floral arrangements.

SOWING:

Sow in: February - March

Season: Annual

Height: 12 inches (35cm)

Bloom Season: Summer

Bloom Color: Mixed

Environment: Full sun

Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, loamy, pH 5.5 - 6.5

Light Required: Yes

Depth: Cover seed lightly with peat moss

Moisture: Keep slightly moist but not wet until germination sow in a greenhouse, propagator or warm position indoors on the surface of good seed compost and cover with Sow-Lite (vermiculite) or a light sprinkling of compost. Germination takes 7-14 days at 18-24C (65-75F). Transplant when seedlings are large enough to handle into the tray at 5cm (2in) apart and grow on at a slightly lower temperature. Gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after the last frost into deep, well-drained soil at 15cm (6 inches) apart from each way. Statice prefers an open sunny site.