Statice
Overview:
Statice is one of my favorite filler flowers and can be used fresh or dried to make some magical arrangements. I love using them for wreath making. They start blooming in April and I am harvesting them typically through June here in the Low Desert. I’ve seen these flowers survive the summer, and bloom again the following spring. I don’t rely on them to do this, but can be an added bonus.
Starting seeds:
Starting seeds for statice is really easy, lightly cover seeds with soil. Germination is usually fast. Start seeds indoors in September or October here in the valley. Check out my seed starting guide for more resources, tips, and tricks.
When to plant outdoors:
October-December
Spacing:
9” apart
Sun:
Full sun 6+ hours
Flower Support:
Not needed
These don’t require a lot of fertilizer, but I usually liquid-feed them on a monthly schedule.
Typical bloom time:
April- June
Succession plant?
No
Plant pairings:
Scabiosa, Snapdragons, craspedia, amni, statice
Seed Sourcing:
Johnny’s seeds and Geo seeds are my go-to’s.
Favorite varieties:
QIS apricot
Mix of apricot, peach, and rose tones.
Mix of QIS blue, purple, lavender and rose. Yea I know they are look similar, I would prolly just grow the rose and lavender in this mix in the future.
Apricot and white statice paired with craspeida and bunny tail grass to make a beautiful dried wreath. Perfect for the summer months.
Blue, rose, and lavender stative mixed with dried catmint and globe thistle to provide a glorious dried wreath.
