Limonium sinuatum QIS® 'Dark Blue' – Beautiful annual Statice for cut flowers

Limonium (Statice) sinuatum QIS® 'Dark Blue' is an exceptional annual plant prized for its deep blue flowers and long, sturdy stems. This variety is ideal for professional florists, hobby gardeners, and landscape designers seeking long vase life, uniformity, and rich color. 'Dark Blue' is suitable for both greenhouse and outdoor cultivation and is often used as a filler in fresh and dried flower arrangements.

Characteristics of Limonium sinuatum QIS® 'Dark Blue'

'Dark Blue' forms sturdy, upright plants with long, straight stems that are ideal for cut flowers. The flowers are an intense dark blue, adding a deep, elegant touch to bouquets and arrangements.

Thanks to QIS® (Quality in Seed) selection, these plants are carefully selected for uniformity, flower size, and stem quality, making them perfect for the high demands of professional floriculture. QIS® stands for high-quality seed and reliability, essential for consistent production.

Cultivation and care

Limonium sinuatum QIS® 'Dark Blue' is low-maintenance and easy to grow, suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners. Some growing tips:

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

• Location: full sun for optimal flowering

• Soil: well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline, rich in nutrients

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

• Maintenance: Removing faded flowers encourages new flower formation and keeps the stems strong.

These properties make QIS® 'Dark Blue' ideal for greenhouse production, outdoor planting, borders and cut flower production.

Applications in garden and flower arrangements

• Cut flowers: the long stems and sturdy flowers are perfect for bouquets, arrangements and flower arrangements

• Dried flowers: flowers retain their deep blue color and structure excellently, ideal for long-lasting decoration

• Ornamental value in gardens and borders: the intense dark blue flowers provide a dramatic and elegant accent in borders or rock gardens.

• Greenhouse and outdoor cultivation: suitable for various growing conditions and professional use

Why choose Limonium sinuatum QIS® 'Dark Blue'?

• Deep blue flowers with long, sturdy stems

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

• Excellent for fresh and dried flowers

• Suitable for greenhouse and outdoor cultivation, borders and cut flowers

• Low maintenance and reliable, with long lasting flowering

• Attract bees and butterflies, valuable for ecological gardens

Limonium sinuatum QIS® 'Dark Blue' combines professional quality, long-lasting blooms, and visual impact, making it an indispensable plant for both hobby gardens and professional florists. The deep blue flowers bring elegance, depth, and color to any garden, bouquet, or arrangement.