Cut Flower
QIS Apricot Statice is a warm-toned flowering cultivar of Limonium sinuatum that brings soft apricot hues to summer gardens from June through August. Reaching 24 to 30 inches tall with a compact 12-inch spread, this half-hardy annual thrives in full sun across zones 2 through 11, blooming 98 to 112 days from seed. Its drought tolerance and low water needs make it a reliable performer in challenging conditions, while its airy flower clusters attract pollinators and resist deer browsing.
Full Sun
Low
2-11
30in H x 12in W
Perennial
High
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Apricot Statice produces delicate, papery flower clusters in warm peachy-coral tones that dry beautifully for arrangements, holding their color long after cutting. The plant's ability to flourish on minimal water while remaining untroubled by deer and drought stress distinguishes it from thirstier ornamentals. Its extended blooming window across the warmest months and rapid progression from seed to flowers in under four months give gardeners reliable color when they need it most.
QIS Apricot Statice excels as a cut flower, prized for both fresh arrangements and dried floral work where its papery blooms retain their apricot coloring indefinitely. The airy, textured flower clusters add movement and softness to mixed bouquets and are valued by florists and home gardeners alike for their longevity in the vase.
Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date. Surface sow seeds and lightly press them into seed-starting mix with a light vermiculite cover to maintain humidity. Keep seeds at 68 to 70°F until germination occurs in 7 to 14 days, then reduce temperature to 55 to 60°F for seedling growth before transplanting outdoors after frost danger passes.
Transplant hardened-off seedlings outdoors after your last frost date into well-drained soil spaced 1 inch apart. QIS Apricot Statice is half-hardy and cannot tolerate freezing conditions, so wait until soil has warmed and all frost risk has passed.
Direct sowing outdoors is not recommended for this variety.
Cut flower stems when the blooms are fully open and papery in texture, harvesting in early morning when stems are most turgid. For dried arrangements, harvest at peak bloom and hang bundles upside down in a warm, dry, well-ventilated space away from direct sunlight to preserve color. Flowers dry naturally and retain their apricot color for months when properly dried.
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