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Statice Seeds - White
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Statice (Limonium Sinuatum Iceberg) - White Limonium is the perfect flower for cutting, and gardeners love it because it grows so nicely from Statice seeds. Growing Limonium offers many rewards for the gardener and butterflies too! Limonium Statice is found naturally in arid and coastal areas, and it performs well in xeriscape rock gardens and sunny borders.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Cover seed lightly with peat moss
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep slightly moist but not wet until germination
PLANT SPACING
16 - 20 inches
Statice (Limonium Sinuatum Iceberg) - Nothing is more rewarding for the gardener than cutting some of the beautiful flowers in the xeriscape garden and creating lovely floral arrangements for the indoors. White Limonium is the perfect flower for cutting, and gardeners love it because it grows so nicely from Statice seeds. Growing Limonium offers many rewards for the gardener and butterflies too! Limonium Statice is found naturally in arid and coastal areas, and it performs well in rock gardens and sunny borders. It is very useful for long-lasting cut flowers and dried arrangements. The white Statice flower will retain its color for years when dried.
Sow Statice seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before frost season ends. Press the White Limonium seeds into the soil and lightly sprinkle with peat moss. The flower seeds must be kept moist but not wet until germination occurs. Or, you can directly sow Statice flower seeds into prepared seed beds after all danger of frost has passed. Sow the seeds in groups of 3 - 4 spaced 16 - 20 inches apart. Thin to the strongest Statice seedling. Once established, white Statice plants are fairly drought tolerant. They thrive in a hot, sunny location.
Common Questions
Can I grow statice in containers?
Not recommend for containers as these plants tend to grow tall.
Does statice attract pollinators?
Yes, statice attracts bees and butterflies to the garden.
Is this a good plant for the seashore?
Yes, statice is tolerant of salt spray.
Are plants deer resistant?
Yes, deer tend to avoid these plants.
Do I need to prune my plants?
Yes, at the end of your growing season cut back plants for healthy new growth the following spring.
How is the plant used in the landscape?
These flowers are excellent for mixed borders, rock gardens, coastal gardens and cut flower gardens.
Do these flowers work for cut flowers?
Yes, these are great for fresh or dried flower arrangements.
What are some recommended companion plants?
Rudbeckia, heliotrope and pennisteum are good companion plants for statice flowers.
