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STATICE

Limonium sinuatum, syn. Statice sinuata

Also known as Sea Lavender, Statice displays multiple branches of tiny funnel-shaped flowers. Each "winged" stem has thin, sword-like leaves of dark green. The papery flowers of statice come in a wide array of colors, including blue, violet, white, yellow, apdcot, salmon, pink, rose and lavender. Statice's versatility and hardiness make it an ideal "staple" for every floral outlet.

Available: Year-round.

Pack: Available in both full and half boxes.

Care & Handling:

1. Check for botrytis in the florets. It appears as a beige-brownish coloration. Remove any infected stems.
2. Do not put statice into water as it often causes the stems to turn black. Also, do not get flower heads wet.
3. Store in covered boxes in the cooler. Stack boxes in on a pallet or cleats in the cooler to avoid box bottom from becoming soggy.

Design Suggestions:

1. Statice mixes well with most all flowers, especially poms, minis and carnations.
2. Use as a filler flower to enhance bouquets of pastel colors.
3. Variety of colors makes statice suitable for both holiday and everyday bouquets and arrangements.
4. Statice is easy to dry; simply hang upside down for several days. Dried statice retains its color and can be used to enhance potted plants and dried arrangements.

Merchandising Tips:

1. Statice is an excellent compliment to any display.
2. Consider presenting rainbow bunches for consumers to dry at home. Create a monochromatic display with other everyday product, like 1) pink carns, minis and statice, 2) yellow poms, glads and statice, and 3) white callas, carns and statice.