{"product_id":"statice-forever-blue","title":"Statice 'Forever Blue'","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2002\" data-start=\"1967\"\u003eForever Blue \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4366\" data-end=\"4399\"\u003e(Limonium sinuatum)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2070\" data-start=\"2005\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2068\" data-start=\"2005\"\u003eAlso known as Statice, Sea Lavender, or Wavyleaf Sea Lavender\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eOur recommended substitute for Seeker Blue, Forever Blue Statice offers rich, dark blue flower clusters with a cool, velvety depth that feels both classic and striking. The blooms gather in airy sprays, each stem carrying that unmistakable papery texture statice is loved for. There is a quiet drama to this shade—deeper than sky blue, more luminous than violet—bringing a moody elegance to the garden and to floral work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eA beautiful choice for both fresh and dried arrangements, Forever Blue adds structure, colour, and a lasting sense of movement. Its saturated blue tones pair beautifully with white asters for crisp contrast, or with blush snapdragons for a softer, romantic palette. Sophisticated and dependable, this variety brings a deeper note to bouquets—cool, textural, and effortlessly timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDETAILS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQTY: 50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTYPE: Annual\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSITE: Full Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDEPTH: Barely Cover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGERMINATION: 5-14 days at 21°C \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHEIGHT: 24\" - 30”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMATURITY: 110 - 120 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSPACING: 12”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePINCH: No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHOW TO GROW:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransplant (recommended):\u003c\/b\u003e Sow seeds into your preferred seedling containers 5–6 weeks before you plan to move them outdoors. \u003cb\u003eLight aids germination\u003c\/b\u003e, so cover the seeds just enough to hold them in place with a very fine layer of soil or vermiculite. Once the seedlings emerge, provide a temperature of \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e6\u003cspan class=\"msupsub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist-t\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist-r\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pstrut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sizing reset-size6 size3 mtight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mbin mtight\"\u003e°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  for 1–2 weeks to encourage strong root development. Harden off the seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions for 7–10 days before transplanting them into the garden after all danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDirect Seeding (not recommended):\u003c\/b\u003e Direct seeding is generally not recommended for Limonium sinuatum, as starting indoors gives you a much better success rate and an earlier bloom time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Preference and Watering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-73\"\u003e Limonium thrives in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-73\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-73\"\u003e and requires \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-73\"\u003ewell-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-73 citation-end-73\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It is highly tolerant of sandy or lean soils and will not tolerate being waterlogged. Water consistently during germination and establishment. \u003cspan class=\"citation-72 citation-end-72\"\u003eOnce mature, it is very drought-tolerant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cb\u003ePinching and Fertilizing:\u003c\/b\u003e Pinching is not typically necessary for Limonium. \u003cspan class=\"citation-71 citation-end-71\"\u003eDeadheading spent flowers will encourage a longer blooming season.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It is a light feeder; amending the soil with compost before planting is usually sufficient. Over-fertilizing can lead to weak, floppy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olive Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40944136093760,"sku":"37013","price":3.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/4388\/1024\/files\/ForeverBlueStatice1.jpg?v=1774121043","url":"https:\/\/oliveseedcompany.com\/products\/statice-forever-blue","provider":"Olive Seed Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}