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Limonium sinuatum Forever (mixed) - Waved Sea Lavender seeds

Limonium sinuatum Forever Mixed
Waved Sea Lavender, Statice, Mediterranean Sea Lavender

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Undoubtedly the best mixture of statice, offering a wide variety of flowers in white, pink, lilac, yellow, bright pink, and violet. This perennial bushy plant is often grown as an annual. Originally from the Mediterranean, it has clouds of tiny paper-like flowers all summer. They are beautiful in borders and rockeries and precious in fresh or dried bouquets, where they retain their colour for a long time. To be grown in the sun, in well-drained, light soil, not too dry in summer.
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
70 cm
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Annual
Germination time (days)
10 days
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Sowing period March to April
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Flowering time July to September
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Description

Limonium sinuatum Forever (mixed) is undoubtedly the best mix of statice, offering a wide variety of flowers, in white, pink, lilac, yellow, bright pink, and purple. It is a tender perennial bushy plant grown as an annual, native to the Mediterranean with clouds of tiny paper-like flowers all summer. They are beautiful in borders and rock gardens and valuable in fresh or dried bouquets, where they retain their colour for a long time. Grow in full sun, in well-drained, light soil that is not too dry in summer.

 

Limonium sinuatum or Statice sinuata, commonly known as Sinuate-leaved Statice, is a Mediterranean herbaceous plant in the Plumbaginaceae family. This erect and somewhat stiff bushy plant forms flowering tufts 70 cm (28in) tall and 30 cm (12in) in diameter. It develops a dense basal rosette composed of oblong, very wavy, lanceolate, bright green, deciduous leaves. From July to September, winged, branched floral stems with a few small leaves appear, bearing clusters measuring 8 to 10 cm (3 to 4in) at their tips, containing tiny flowers whose paper-like bracts are brightly coloured. The actual flower itself is almost invisible. They come in almost all the colours of the rainbow except red, in their vibrant version. The nectar-rich flowers are followed by a capsule containing a single seed. This plant readily self-seeds in light soil.

 

Sinuate-leaved statice is undoubtedly one of the easiest flowers to dry; simply cut the stems as long as possible and hang them upside down in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Their colours will soften but be retained for a long time. The plants in the 'Forever' mix also help to lighten borders and rock gardens, alongside more substantial blooms. They can be paired with yarrows and Russian sages, which are also very light and undemanding.

Flowering

Flower colour multicoloured
Flowering time July to September
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 1 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 70 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Limonium

Species

sinuatum

Cultivar

Forever Mixed

Family

Plumbaginaceae

Other common names

Waved Sea Lavender, Statice, Mediterranean Sea Lavender

Origin

Mediterranean

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Planting and care

Sow statice seeds in February/March in a greenhouse, propagator or heated room at home, on the surface of a good seed compost and cover with vermiculite or a thin layer of seed compost. Germination takes 7 to 14 days at 18-24°C.

Transplant the young plants that are sufficiently developed into pots or trays, 5 cm (2in) apart, at a slightly lower temperature. Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting them in the ground after the last frost, in deep, well-drained soil. Space the plants 30cm (12in) apart.

Statice plants are truly easy to grow. They thrive in the sun, in well-drained, sandy and dry soil. They can withstand salt spray and strong winds, making them perfect for coastal gardens. Plant them in the spring, in warm soil. Once in place, simply remove faded flowers to stimulate the production of new flowers. At the end of the season, if you want to try keeping them over winter, cut back the stems.

Like many Mediterranean plants, statice is very drought-resistant but needs water to bloom in summer. In its native region, it blooms before the arrival of summer drought. This plant does not tolerate humidity which can make it susceptible to Botrytis, grey rot.

Sowing period

Sowing period March to April
Germination time (days) 10 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Back of border, Slope, Vegetable garden
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-draining, lightweight

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