Statice Lavender Seeds (Limonium sinuatum)

Statice Lavender is a classic everlasting flower, producing masses of delicate lavender-colored blooms on strong stems. Known for retaining its color and shape when dried, it is highly valued by florists and gardeners alike. This sun-loving, drought-tolerant annual provides a long season of bloom and makes a superb cut or dried flower.

What Makes It Special

• Soft lavender blooms with a papery texture

• Excellent for drying and long-lasting arrangements

• Long flowering season through summer and autumn

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low maintenance

Key Features

• Botanical name: Limonium sinuatum

• Variety: Lavender

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–75 cm tall, 25–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; prefers sandy, well-drained soils

• Flowering period: July–September

Ideal For

• Dried flower arrangements and crafts

• Fresh floral bouquets

• Cottage gardens and summer borders

• Easy-care, drought-tolerant planting

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors; outdoors after last frost

2. How to sow:

   • Sow on surface of moist seed compost, lightly cover with vermiculite

   • Keep at 18–20°C; germination takes 10–20 days

3. Transplanting: Grow on, then harden off and plant 25–30 cm apart

4. Care: Prefers sunny, well-drained soil; avoid heavy watering