Statice - Art Shades (Seeds)

Approx. 80 seeds/pkg.

Description

Long graceful sprays of paper-like flowers are just as pretty in the garden as in bouquets. A full range of colours on 30" tall plants. As statice does not transplant well, it is best directly sown into the cut-flower garden. A favourite of farmer's market flower vendors.

How to Grow

Best sown directly in the garden in mid-May. For an early start it can be started indoors in a soil-less mix 8 weeks early. Sow seed uncovered on the surface of growing medium. Use Jiffy 7's plantable fibre pots as statice does not transplant well. Moisten by misting of bottom watering and keep at 24 degrees Celsius for the 20-25 day germination period. Grow-on at 15 degrees Celcius until hardening off and transplanting out after the danger of frost has passed spacing plants 18" apart in a full sun location. Plants are very drought and heat tolerant.