Statice Purple Seeds (Limonium sinuatum)

Statice Purple is a striking everlasting flower, prized for its rich purple papery blooms that hold their beauty long after harvesting. A florist’s favorite, this hardy annual is excellent both fresh and dried, making it a must-have for cutting gardens and summer borders. Its long stems and vivid color ensure it stands out in arrangements while thriving with minimal care.

What Makes It Special

• Rich purple flowers with long-lasting color

• Excellent choice for fresh and dried bouquets

• Heat and drought tolerant once established

• Easy to grow and reliable in sunny, well-drained soils

Key Features

• Botanical name: Limonium sinuatum

• Variety: Purple

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

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

• Position: Full sun; prefers sandy/light, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: July–September

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens and everlasting flower arrangements

• Adding color to borders and cottage gardens

• Drought-tolerant planting schemes

• Florist-quality blooms for bouquets

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors; outdoors after frost risk has passed

2. How to sow:

   • Sow on moist compost surface, cover lightly with vermiculite

   • Maintain 18–20°C; germination in 10–20 days

3. Transplanting: Prick out seedlings, grow on, and plant 25–30 cm apart once frost-free

4. Care: Thrives in sunny, light soils; water sparingly