Statice : Flower Facts

Meaning Meadow or success

Origins

Pronounced Le-MOHN-ium which comes from the Greek word leimon which means meadow. Commonly called sea lavender because it has lilac flowers and grows in coastland areas, or statice because its appearance hardly changes throughout flowering

Of Mediterranean origin and belongs to the Plumbaginaceae family. Now grown internationally in a range of colours, textures and weights, limonium is a popular, hardy filler flower that's used in both fresh and dried bouquets.

Flower Availability and Vase Life

It used to be available as a cut flower in high summer only, but growing techniques and imports mean we can enjoy this flower all year round, and offers a generous vase life of 1-2 weeks in water.

Care and Handling

Limonium requires only basic care. Cut an inch off stems under water and place them in a clean container filled with a properly prepared flower food solution.

Florist Design Uses

Thanks to the range of colours and textures available--from the lacy 'Misty' varieties to the heavy-tufted and papery L. sinuatum--Limonium is an attractive filler in every style of arrangement. Limonium makes a perfect filler for wreathes or fresh or dried arrangements due to its ease in drying.

Colours: White, pink, rose, yellow, apricot, peach, lavender, blue, red, carmine and purple.