Limonium sinuatum QIS® 'Apricot' – Charming annual Statice for cut flowers

Limonium (Statice) sinuatum QIS® 'Apricot' is a beautiful annual plant prized for its delicate, apricot-colored flowers and excellent cut flower qualities. This variety is ideal for professional florists, hobby gardeners, and landscape designers seeking long vase life, uniformity, and vibrant blooms. 'Apricot' is suitable for both greenhouse and outdoor production and offers versatility for both fresh and dried flower arrangements.

Characteristics of Limonium sinuatum QIS® 'Apricot'

'Apricot' forms sturdy, upright plants with long, strong stems that are ideal for use in cut flowers and flower arrangements. The flowers appear in apricot-like shades, creating a soft, warm appearance.

Thanks to QIS® (Quality in Seed) selection, these plants are carefully selected for uniformity, flower size, and color consistency, making them perfect for professional floristry. QIS® stands for seed quality and reliability, ensuring the plants meet the high standards of cut flower production.

Cultivation and care

Limonium sinuatum QIS® 'Apricot' is easy to grow and suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners. Some growing tips:

• Sowing: indoors or in the greenhouse in early spring, or directly in the garden after the last frost

• Location: full sun for optimal flowering

• Soil: well-drained, nutritious and slightly alkaline to neutral

• Water: Water regularly, but avoid root rot; drought tolerant once established

• Maintenance: Removing faded flowers encourages new flower formation and a long cutting period.

These properties make QIS® 'Apricot' ideal for greenhouse production, outdoor planting, border planting and cut flower production.

Applications in garden and flower arrangements

• Cut flowers: the long stems and sturdy flowers make the plant perfect for fresh bouquets, arrangements and flower arrangements

• Dried flowers: flowers retain their colour and shape excellently after drying, ideal for long-lasting decoration

• Ornamental value in garden and border: apricot-colored flowers add a soft, warm hue to borders and garden beds

• Greenhouse and outdoor cultivation: flexible in use, suitable for various growing conditions

Why choose Limonium sinuatum QIS® 'Apricot'?

• Charming apricot-colored flowers with long, sturdy stems

• QIS® quality: uniform flowers, color consistency and excellent stem quality

• Excellent for cut flowers and flower arrangements

• Suitable for fresh and dried flowers

• Flexible use: greenhouse production, outdoor cultivation, borders and container planting

• Low maintenance and reliable with long lasting flowering

Limonium sinuatum QIS® 'Apricot' combines professional quality, durability, and aesthetic appeal, making it an indispensable plant for both hobby gardens and professional floristry. Its apricot-colored flowers bring softness, elegance, and warmth to any garden, bouquet, or flower arrangement.