Flower SeedsHSC-STA-012-PKT
Limonium sinuatum
110 - 120Days to maturity

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QIS Apricot Statice Seed

Item #HSC-STA-012-PKT

About this variety

Statice in apricot and coral.

QIS Apricot carries clusters 1½–3" across in soft apricot and coral on strong stems, from productive plants in the field or greenhouse.

Long lasting fresh, and one of the easiest flowers to dry, since it keeps its color well. Also called wavyleaf sea lavender.

Plants grow 24–30" tall and flower about 110–120 days from sowing. Open-pollinated.

Specs

  • Packet: 100 seeds
  • Average 9,900 seeds per oz.
  • Plant height: 24–30"

In stock — Packet

Current price $4.90

Know before you sow

Quick Facts

Growing times vary with weather, soil and local conditions.

Growing guide

From seed to harvest

Start in trays

Sow 5–6 weeks ahead in 50-cell trays at about 70°F, barely covered; direct sowing is not advised.

Root them cool

Hold seedlings near 60°F for 1–2 weeks after emergence, then plant out after frost.

Space in sun

Set plants 8–12" apart in full sun and rich, well-drained soil.

Cut when colored

Harvest when most florets are open and colored; hang upside down to dry.

Growing Information

Days to germination

About 5–14 days at around 70°F (21°C).

Starting transplants (recommended)

Sow in 50-cell trays or similar containers 5–6 weeks before planting out. Light helps the seed sprout, so cover it only enough to keep it in place. Harden off and plant out after the last frost. Direct sowing is not recommended.

Cool start

Keeping seedlings at about 60°F (16°C) for a week or two after they come up helps them root well.

Light

Full sun.

Plant height

24–30".

Plant spacing

8–12" apart.

Hardiness

Grown as an annual.

Harvest

For fresh or dried use, cut when most of the small flowers on the stem are open and colored. Hang bunches upside down to dry.

Soil

Rich, well-drained ground.

Uses

An excellent cut flower for fresh bouquets and for drying.

Scientific name

Limonium sinuatum

Other names

Annual statice, wavyleaf sea lavender.

Packet

100 seeds.

Seeds per oz.

About 9,900 on average.

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