Statice: vase life, season, meaning and care for florists
Limonium sinuatum
Statice (Limonium sinuatum, family Plumbaginaceae) usually lasts 10–14 days in a vase. In season: Year-round. Fragrance: none. Typical role in a design: filler flower.
- Botanical name
- Limonium sinuatum
- Family
- Plumbaginaceae
- Accepted name
- Limonium sinuatum (L.) Mill.
- Role in a design
- Filler flower
- Vase life
- 10–14 days
- In season
- Year-round
- Fragrance
- None
- Colours
- purple, blue, pink, white, yellow
- Meaning
- Remembrance
- Type
- Cut flower
- Pets
- Not flagged as toxic in our knowledge base — check the ASPCA list for the exact species
Cut flower commercial monograph
- Official name
- Statice
- Botanical name
- Limonium sinuatum
- Family
- Plumbaginaceae
- Aliases
- None
- Native origin
- Temperate and subtropical regions worldwide
- Growth habit
- Herbaceous perennial or biennial with sturdy, upright flowering stems.
- Stem length
- 50–70 cm
- Natural colours
- Purple, Blue, Pink, White, Yellow
- Natural bloom
- Natural flowering in spring and summer
- Commercial supply
- Available year-round via commercial greenhouse production
- Harvest stage
- Harvest when buds show true colour and outer petals loosen (Stage 2–3).
- Vase life
- 10–14 days
- Cold storage
- Cold storage suitable (2–5°C constant temperature, high humidity).
- Special care
- The papery flowers keep their colour dried. In water the stems rot and smell, so change it often and strip the winged leaves.
- Application
- Serves primarily as Filler flower in modern floristry, ideal for table arrangements and event designs.
- Market notes
- The papery flowers keep their colour dried. In water the stems rot and smell, so change it often and strip the winged leaves.
For florists
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Try it as a design — freeCare and conditioning
- The papery flowers keep their colour dried. In water the stems rot and smell, so change it often and strip the winged leaves.
- Statice dries well: hang small bunches upside down in a dark, airy place for two to three weeks.
Where it fits
| Use | Why | |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital visits and condolences | ✓ | Not strongly scented and no heavy pollen. Check that the ward accepts fresh flowers. |
| Weddings | ✓ | No pollen staining, and it lasts long enough to make up a day ahead. |
| Dining tables and restaurants | ✓ | Little or no scent, so it will not compete with the meal. |
| Homes with cats or dogs | ✓ | Not flagged as toxic in our knowledge base; still check the ASPCA list for the exact species. |
| Making ahead and next-day delivery | ✓ | Long-lasting (about 10–14 days) — good for orders prepared ahead and weekly contract flowers. |
Pairs well with
These are available at the same time as statice and have a similar vase life (foliage lasts at least as long), so the arrangement ages evenly:
| Flower | Role | Vase life |
|---|---|---|
| Carnation | Focal flower | 10–14 days |
| Bird of paradise | Focal flower | 10–14 days |
| Orchids (cut) | Focal flower | 10–21 days |
| Eucalyptus | Foliage | 10–14 days |
| Monstera leaf | Foliage | 10–14 days |
| Asparagus fern | Foliage | 10–14 days |
Substitutes
When statice is unavailable, out of season or priced up before a holiday, these fill the same role at the same time of year:
| Flower | Vase life | In season | Fragrance | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alstroemeria | 10–14 days | Year-round | None | ✓ ASPCA non-toxic |
| Craspedia (billy buttons) | 10–14 days | Year-round | None | — |
| Globe amaranth | 10–14 days | Summer, Autumn | None | — |
| Baby's breath | 7–10 days | Year-round | Light | — |
FAQ
How long does statice last in a vase?
Usually 10–14 days, depending on variety, origin and conditioning.
When is statice in season?
It is available year-round.
How do you keep statice fresh?
The papery flowers keep their colour dried. In water the stems rot and smell, so change it often and strip the winged leaves.
What does statice symbolise?
Remembrance. Flower meanings are popular conventions and vary between cultures.
What colours does statice come in?
Naturally in purple, blue, pink, white, yellow (not counting dyed stems).
What can I use instead of statice?
Flowers with the same role, an overlapping season and a similar vase life: Alstroemeria, Craspedia (billy buttons), Globe amaranth, Baby's breath.
Can statice be dried?
Yes. Hang small bunches upside down in a dark, airy place for two to three weeks.
Related guides
In season at the same time
RoseLilyCarnationGerbera daisyLisianthusBaby's breathBird of paradiseOrchids (cut)