Organic Statice Color Mix (Limonium sinuatum) from Gaia Seeds, an ideal flower for fresh and dried bouquets
Statice Mixed Colors is a hardy, free-flowering annual prized for its papery flowers that retain their vibrancy even after drying. Its varied hues of lavender, pink, purple, and white make it a favorite choice for both fresh and dried bouquets . Easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance, it brightens gardens and floral arrangements.
Did you know?
Statice is nicknamed the "immortal flower" because of its ability to retain its color and texture after drying. Widely used in floral art since ancient times, it is often associated with fidelity and remembrance , making it a symbolic flower for wedding bouquets and memorial arrangements.
Spread Compact and branched port
Plant height 45 to 60 cm
Quantity per pack ± 100 seeds
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Cultivation method
Sow indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost . Good light is essential for successful germination. Transplant outdoors once temperatures are mild enough.
Plant 6 mm (1/4") deep , spacing 30 to 38 cm (12-15") between plants and 45 to 53 cm (18-21") between rows . Statice tolerates poor soils well and prefers well-drained soil in full sun . It requires little water and is drought tolerant.
Harvesting and drying
Harvest when the small individual flowers are fully open and colorful . To dry, cut the stems in the morning, tie into small bunches , then hang upside down in a dry, dark, well-ventilated place. After 2 to 3 weeks , the flowers are ready to be used in dried bouquets or decorative arrangements.
Uses and creative ideas
- Ideal for dried and fresh bouquets , providing volume and color
- Perfect for creating wreaths and wall decorations
- Original addition to homemade potpourris with dried herbs
- Highly valued for long-lasting, natural floral arrangements
Easy to grow, hardy and incredibly long-lived, Statice in a mix of colours is a must-have for a flower garden and everlasting bouquets.
