QIS Dark Blue, Statice Seeds

QIS Dark Blue Statice Seed

Saturated blue sprays add rare depth to floral designs
Non-shattering flowers withstand harvest and careful handling
Stiff stems generally stand without supportive netting
Professional-grade uniformity delivers dependable stem quality

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Key Attributes

Botanical Name

Limonium sinuatum

Days to maturity

115 Days

Sun

Full Sun

Packet

250 Seeds

About QIS Dark Blue, Statice Seed, Statice Seed

QIS Dark Blue is a beautiful statice plant that is used the perfect cut flower. QIS is a considerable improvement over standard varieties in uniformity, color, flower size and stem quality. Produces clouds of tiny, non-shattering dark blue flowers. This statice flower offers shipability for professional growers and long vase life. Popular for both fresh and preserved cut flower production. Stiff stems do not require netting.

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

36 inches

Growth Habits

Rosette, Upright

Seed & variety

Seeds Per Ounce

25,000

Color

Blue

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.