Statice 'QIS Mix'

QIS Mix (Limonium sinuatum)

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

The cutting garden overflows with colour when QIS Mix comes into bloom. Soft pastels mingle with jewel-bright purples, blues, pinks, and golds, each airy cluster framed by delicate, papery petals. This variety is a floral artist’s dream, offering endless combinations for fresh arrangements and a rainbow of tones that hold beautifully in dried work.

A classic choice for those who want abundance and versatility, QIS Mix thrives in full sun, lean soils, and hot, dry summers. The blooms seem to catch and hold the season’s light, remaining vivid long after the garden rests. A single planting can fill vases all summer and stock a winter cupboard with everlasting beauty.

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 16°C  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.