Description
Art Shades Mixed Colour Statice Seeds 6100.
Graceful, Paper-Like Sprays in Vibrant Colors for Garden Borders and Fresh or Dried Bouquets.
Art Shades Mixed Colour Statice (Limonium sinuatum) is a classic open-pollinated variety prized for its long, airy sprays of delicate, paper-like blossoms. Reaching a mature garden height of 75 cm, this versatile annual offers a broad spectrum of rich, long-lasting colours that look just as lovely in sunny beds as they do in fresh floral arrangements. A long-standing favourite among southern Ontario farmers’ market growers, Statice flowers retain their vivid tones when dried, making them the ultimate selection for everlasting arrangements and craft projects. Exceptionally heat- and drought-tolerant once established, it thrives effortlessly through hot summer conditions.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6100
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Botanical Name: Limonium sinuatum ‘Art Shades Mix’
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Type: Open-Pollinated Annual
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Height: 75 cm
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Plant Spacing: 45 cm apart
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Well-drained, average to sandy soil
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Germination: 20–25 days at 24°C (Light required)
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Seed Depth: Surface sow (Do not cover)
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Seed Count: Approx. 80 seeds per packet (300 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Because Statice has delicate root systems that resent disturbance, direct sowing or using plantable peat pots is strongly recommended.
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Outdoor Direct Sowing (Recommended): Direct sow seeds outdoors in mid-May. Lightly surface-sow seeds onto well-draining soil in a full-sun location and press in gently—do not cover, as light aids germination. Keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge.
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Indoor Sowing: To get an early head start, start seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last spring frost in a sterile soil-less mix. Surface sow seeds—leave uncovered—and use plantable fiber pots (such as Jiffy 7s) to minimize root shock during transplanting.
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Germination & Growing On: Bottom water or mist gently to keep the medium moist. Maintain a temperature of 24°C for the 20 to 25 day germination period. Grow-on under lights at a cooler 15°C before hardening off.
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Transplanting & Care: Space plants 45 cm apart in full sun after the danger of frost has passed. Plants require minimal care and display outstanding tolerance to heat and dry conditions once established.
Why Art Shades Mixed Colour Statice Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want abundant, long-lasting blossoms for fresh summer cuttings or dried winter displays, Art Shades Statice is an essential cut-flower addition. Its drought-hardy growth, diverse colour range, and reliable performance make it a staple choice for Canadian home gardens and floral enthusiasts.
