Forever Blue Statice Seed
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Limonium sinuatum
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
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110 - 120 days
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Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
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Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
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Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
Product Features
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
- Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Ideal for Drying and Crafts
- Variety is excellent for creating dried flowers.
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Attracts Beneficial Insects
- Variety attracts and supports pollinators and/or insects that prey on garden pests.
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Forever Blue Statice Seed
Our recommended substitute for Seeker Blue.
1 1/2–3" dark blue flower clusters. Robust plants produce strong stems in the field and greenhouse. Like many blue statice varieties, Forever Blue tends to bloom a bit later than other colors. Compared to Seeker Blue, Forever Blue is very similar in overall performance. Also known as annual statice and wavyleaf sea lavender.Specs:
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Limonium sinuatum
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
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110 - 120 days
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Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
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Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
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Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
Product Features
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
- Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Ideal for Drying and Crafts
- Variety is excellent for creating dried flowers.
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Attracts Beneficial Insects
- Variety attracts and supports pollinators and/or insects that prey on garden pests.
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DAYS TO GERMINATION:
5-14 days at 70°F (21°C)SOWING:
Transplant (recommended) - Sow into 50-cell flats or preferred seedling container 5-6 weeks before planting out. Light aids germination; cover just enough to hold seeds in place. Harden off plants and transplant out after danger of frost. Note: Providing temperatures of 60°F (16°C) for 1-2 weeks after the seedlings emerge encourages rooting. Direct seeding is not recommended.LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun.PLANT HEIGHT:
24-30".PLANT SPACING:
8-12".HARDINESS ZONES:
Annual.HARVEST:
Fresh or dried: When the individual flowers are mostly open and showing color. Hang to dry.SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Rich, well-drained soil.USES:
Excellent for fresh and dried cut flowers.SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Limonium spp.ALTERNATE NAMES:
Annual statice, wavyleaf sea lavender, Russian statice, rat tail staticeJohnny's is committed to your success, every step of the way.
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