Limonium care
Limonium — statice, or sea lavender — is the airy filler with staying power. A cloud of tiny papery flowers on branching stems, it gives a bouquet space and softness, and it dries so well that it barely seems to age at all.
Season
Year-round
Vase life
Very long
Sourcing
Direct from growers
Difficulty
Very easy
How to care for them
Re-cut each stem at a sharp angle. Strip any leaves below the waterline. Cool clean water in a clean vase, not deep — limonium is undemanding.
Refresh the water every few days; limonium is more forgiving than most stems. The papery florets keep their colour and shape long after the surrounding bouquet has gone. Keep out of direct sun.
Limonium rarely needs rescuing — it is one of the most resilient stems we send. If it droops, re-cut and refresh the water and it recovers easily.
Common questions
Among the longest-lasting stems we send. The papery florets hold their colour and shape for a very long time, and the stem often dries in place rather than wilting. Every order carries our Stem freshness promise.
Yes — they are common names for the same flower. "Statice" is the most widely used florist name; "sea lavender" refers to its coastal origins. All describe limonium.
Yes — it is one of the easiest flowers to dry, which is why it is a staple of dried arrangements. Hang the stems upside down in a dry, dark spot, or simply let the vase water evaporate and the stems dry in place with little colour loss.
Purple, blue, white, pink, yellow and apricot. The purple and white are the most common as fillers; the brighter colours add accent in mixed bouquets.
It is a filler — the airy branching stems give visual space around larger flowers and soften the overall structure, much like gypsophila but with more colour. It also adds long-lasting durability to a mixed bouquet.
A faint, slightly musty scent that rarely registers in a mixed bouquet. It is chosen for texture and longevity rather than fragrance.
Limonium (statice) is not listed as toxic to cats or dogs. As with any cut flower, do not encourage pets to chew the stems, but the flower itself is considered safe.
Pairs beautifully with
