QIS Pale Blue – Statice Seed

New! Unique sky-blue color.
Bloom color is lighter and more "true blue" than Seeker Blue or QIS Blue, and holds beautifully when dried. In our trials, QIS Pale Blue is slower to fully flower than other varieties. Plants produce 1 1/2–3" flower clusters on strong stems. Statice is long-lasting for both fresh and dried bouquets. One of the best choices for a dried floral as it holds its color well and is easy to dry. Also known as wavyleaf sea lavender. Ht. 24–30". Avg. 10,100 seeds/oz. 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