Pastel Mix, Statice Seeds

Pastel Mix Statice Seed

Pastel blooms create airy fresh and dried arrangements
Pink, lavender, cream, peach, and yellow diversify bouquets
Papery flowers retain color beautifully after drying
Mediterranean plants thrive in sunny well-drained ground

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Key Attributes

Botanical Name

Limonium sinuatum

Days to maturity

115 Days

Sun

Full Sun

Packet

20 Seeds

About Pastel Mix, Statice Seed, Statice Seed

Pastel Mix Limonium seeds—often known as Statice or Sea Lavender and botanically classified as Limonium sinuatum—produce a timeless cut-flower blend with roots in the Mediterranean, where the species has been grown for centuries for its durable, papery blooms valued in both fresh and dried arrangements. This mix features soft shades of pink, lavender, cream, peach, and pale yellow, each held on sturdy, branching stems above low rosettes of wavy foliage, creating airy, long-lasting color in the garden.

Growing details

Planting

Sow Depth

1/4"

Days to Germination

5–14 days

Germination Type

A - No Pretreatment

In-row plant spacing

12-18"

Plant profile

Life Cycle

Annual

Plant Height

30 inches

Growth Habits

Rosette, Upright

Seed & variety

Seeds Per Ounce

25,000

Color

Multicolor

Seed Type

Open Pollinated

Before Planting

For Statice, select a full-sun site with well-drained soil and good air circulation. Remove perennial weeds, loosen compacted ground, and incorporate modest compost without making the bed overly rich. Prepare a fine, firm seedbed. No seed pretreatment is normally required; use fresh seed and follow the sowing conditions in the Planting guidance.

Planting

Statice may be direct-sown in early spring, and many types also perform well from fall or winter sowing. Keep the surface evenly moist until seedlings establish, taking care not to bury light-requiring seed. Indoor starts need bright light and cool conditions. Thin direct-sown seedlings after true leaves appear, or transplant carefully before roots become crowded.

Watering

Statice needs consistent moisture during establishment but tolerates moderate dryness afterward. Water deeply during prolonged drought, allowing the upper soil to dry between applications.

Fertilizer

Statice needs only moderate feeding. Use diluted balanced fertilizer during active growth, following label rates and limiting nitrogen so plants remain compact and flower freely.

Harvesting

Harvest statice stems once flowers reach full color and feel firm, before fading or seed shed begins. Cut during dry conditions; dry promptly if the crop is intended for everlasting use.

Tips

Remove faded statice blooms before seed forms to encourage continued flowering. Shear lightly if plants become leggy, and protect containers from drying faster than garden beds.

Pests & Diseases

Statice may develop Botrytis, powdery mildew, leaf spots, and crown or root rot. Keep the basal rosette open and dry, remove spent stems, and avoid harvesting moldy flowers for drying. Discard seedlings with blackened crowns; use clean, well-drained media for replacement plants.

Monitor statice for aphids, thrips, mites, beetles, slugs, and chewing caterpillars. Remove badly infested growth, use physical controls first, and apply labeled treatments outside pollinator-active hours.