Johnny’s Statice Formula Mix

Selected for improved balance of colors and uniformity. Includes: yellow, white, blue, pastel blue, purple, and rose shades. Productive plants produce 1 1/2–3″ flower clusters on strong stems in the field and greenhouse. Statice is long-lasting for both fresh and dried bouquets. Plants yield multiple cuts over the course of the season. One of the best choices for a dried floral as it holds its color well and is easy to dry. Ht. 24–30″. Avg.. Packet: 100 seeds.

DAYS TO GERMINATION:5-14 days at 70°F (21°C)

SOWING:Transplant (recommended) – Sow into 50-cell flats, or preferred seedling container, 5-6 weeks before planting outside. Light aids germination; cover just enough to hold seeds in place. Harden off plants and transplant out after danger of frost. Note: Providing temperatures of 60°F (16°C) for 1-2 weeks after the seedlings emerge encourages rooting. Direct Seeding is not recommended.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:24-30″.
PLANT SPACING:12″.
HARDINESS ZONES:Annual.
HARVEST:Fresh or dried: When the individual flowers are mostly open and showing color. Hang to dry.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:Rich, well-drained soil.
USES:Excellent for fresh and dried cut flowers.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:Limonium spp.
ALTERNATE NAMES:Annual statice, wavyleaf sea lavender, Russian statice, rat tail statice