STATICE

Limonium sinuatum, syn. Statice sinuata


Also known as Sea Lavender, Statice displays multiple branches of tiny funnel-shaped flowers. Each "winged" stem has thin, sword-like leaves of dark green. The papery flowers of statice come in a wide array of colors, including blue, violet, white, yellow, apdcot, salmon, pink, rose and lavender. Statice's versatility and hardiness make it an ideal "staple" for every floral outlet.

Available: Year-round.

Pack: Available in both full and half boxes.

Care & Handling:
  • Check for botrytis in the florets. It appears as a beige-brownish coloration. Remove any infected stems.
  • Do not put statice into water as it often causes the stems to turn black. Also, do not get flower heads wet.
  • Store in covered boxes in the cooler. Stack boxes in on a pallet or cleats in the cooler to avoid box bottom from becoming soggy.

Design Suggestions:
  • Statice mixes well with most all flowers, especially poms, minis and carnations.
  • Use as a filler flower to enhance bouquets of pastel colors.
  • Variety of colors makes statice suitable for both holiday and everyday bouquets and arrangements.
  • Statice is easy to dry; simply hang upside down for several days. Dried statice retains its color and can be used to enhance potted plants and dried arrangements.

Merchandising Tips:
Statice is an excellent compliment to any display.
  • Consider presenting rainbow bunches for consumers to dry at home. Create a monochromatic display with other everyday product, like
    • pink carns, minis and statice,
    • yellow poms, glads and statice, and
    •  white callas, carns and statice.