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Statice 'QIS Pale Blue'

Statice 'QIS Pale Blue'

Regular price $3.75 CAD
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QIS Pale Blue (Limonium sinuatum)

Also known as Statice, Sea Lavender, or Wavyleaf Sea Lavender

Like a morning mist over a summer meadow, QIS Pale Blue lends a soft, dreamlike quality to garden and bouquet. Its cool, powdery blooms float above silver-green foliage, offering a gentle counterpoint to richer hues. Freshly cut, they add a calming note to arrangements; dried, they keep their tranquil beauty for years.

In the garden, QIS Pale Blue is as sturdy as it is graceful, flourishing in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating heat, wind, and summer drought. This is a variety that soothes the eye, blends seamlessly with almost any palette, and brings a quiet elegance to arrangements long after the growing season has passed.

DETAILS:

QTY: 50

TYPE: Annual

SITE: Full Sun

DEPTH: Barely Cover

GERMINATION: 5-14 days at 21°C

HEIGHT: 24" - 30”

MATURITY: 110 - 120 Days

SPACING: 12”

PINCH: No

HOW TO GROW:

Transplant (recommended): Sow seeds into your preferred seedling containers 5–6 weeks before you plan to move them outdoors. Light aids germination, 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   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.

Direct Seeding (not recommended): Direct seeding is generally not recommended for Limonium sinuatum, as starting indoors gives you a much better success rate and an earlier bloom time.

Soil Preference and Watering: Limonium thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil. It is highly tolerant of sandy or lean soils and will not tolerate being waterlogged. Water consistently during germination and establishment. Once mature, it is very drought-tolerant.

Pinching and Fertilizing: Pinching is not typically necessary for Limonium. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage a longer blooming season. It is a light feeder; amending the soil with compost before planting is usually sufficient. Over-fertilizing can lead to weak, floppy growth.

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