How to Grow Statice
Limonium sinuatum
When to Start
Sow indoors 6 weeks before last frost, or direct sow outdoors after frost risk has passed and soil reaches 8°C.
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Growth Stages
Approximate days from start
Care Essentials
- Light balanced feed at planting. Avoid rich soil.
- One of the best flowers for drying — retains colour well. Needs full sun and well-drained soil.
Companion Planting
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Growing Conditions
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- Sow indoors
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- Transplant out
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- First harvest
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Spacing & Planting
| Plant spacing | 30 cm |
| Row spacing | 45 cm |
| Sow depth | 0.5 cm |
| Mature height | 45 cm |
| Mature spread | 30 cm |
Also known as Sea Lavender. Grown for its long-lasting flowers (calyces), often used in dried arrangements. Good air circulation is key.
Care Guide
- Feeding
- Light balanced feed at planting. Avoid rich soil.
- Watch for
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- Aphids
- Grey mould
- Generally trouble-free
Pests & Diseases
Pest Aphids
Identification: Clusters of green or black insects on stems and flower buds; sticky honeydew; distorted growth
- Blast off with a jet of water
- Spray with insecticidal soap
- Encourage ladybirds and hoverflies as natural predators
- Spray with a contact insecticide containing pyrethrins
Pest Slugs and Snails
Identification: Irregular holes in leaves; slime trails; seedlings eaten at ground level
- Apply organic slug pellets (ferric phosphate based) around young plants
- Hand-pick at dusk; use beer traps
- Ensure good drainage around plants as slugs prefer damp conditions
- Apply ferric phosphate slug pellets around vulnerable plants
Disease Grey Mould (Botrytis) Botrytis cinerea
Symptoms: Fuzzy grey mould on flowers and stems; brown, water-soaked patches; flowers rot before fully opening
Treatment: Remove affected plant parts promptly; improve air circulation; avoid overhead watering
Prevention: Space plants well for airflow; water at the base; avoid wetting foliage; remove spent flowers
Disease Crown Rot
Symptoms: Wilting despite adequate water; dark, soft rot at the base of the plant; plant collapses; roots may be brown and mushy
Treatment: Remove and destroy affected plants; improve drainage; avoid overwatering
Prevention: Plant in very well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging; do not overwater; add grit to heavy soils
Growing Conditions
| Min. soil temperature | 8°C |
| Germination temperature | 18–22°C |
| Base growth temperature | 6°C |
| Min. daylength to start | 10h |
| Photoperiod sensitivity | long day |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How far apart should I plant Statice?
- Plant Statice 30cm apart with 45cm between rows.
- When does Statice flower?
- Statice typically flowers approximately 85 days after transplanting.
- Is Statice frost hardy?
- Statice is classified as Half Hardy.
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