Limonium suworowii – Annual Statice for borders and cut flowers

Grown as an annual, Limonium suworowii is a beautiful plant known for its long blooming period, robust stems, and vibrant flowers. This variety is ideal for hobby gardens, borders, rock gardens, and cut flower production. Because it's an annual, Limonium suworowii is perfect for quick results in a single season, whether grown in the garden, greenhouse, or pot.

Characteristics of Limonium suworowii (annual)

The annual form of Limonium suworowii forms sturdy, upright plants with grayish-green, leathery leaves. The flower clusters are panicle-shaped and usually purple-blue to lavender in color. The flowers appear on long, straight stems, ideal for cut flowers and bouquets, both fresh and dried.

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Flowering period: summer to early autumn

• Leaf: gray-green, leathery

• Flower color: purple-blue to lavender

• Plant type: annual

Cultivation and care

Limonium suworowii is easy to grow as an annual and produces colorful blooms quickly. Some growing tips:

• Sowing: Sow indoors in early spring, or directly outdoors after the last frost

• Location: full sun for optimal flowering

• Soil: well-drained, sandy or slightly alkaline

• Water: Water regularly; drought tolerant once established

• Maintenance: Remove spent flowers to encourage new blooms; annuals do not need to be overwintered after the season.

Applications in garden and flower arrangements

• Cut flowers: the long stems and sturdy flower clusters make Limonium suworowii perfect for bouquets, flower arrangements and dried bouquets

• Borders and rock gardens: suitable for short-term planting, adds colour and structure to borders

• Pots and containers: compact growth makes it ideal for terraces and patios

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

Why choose Limonium suworowii as an annual?

• Fast flowering within one season

• Sturdy, upright stems with purple-blue to lavender flowers

• Excellent for fresh and dried cut flowers

• Low maintenance and reliable

• Adds colour and structure to borders, rock gardens and pots

• Drought tolerant, suitable for various growing conditions

Limonium suworowii, as an annual, offers professional quality and fast results in a single season, making it ideal for gardens, bouquets, and flower arrangements. The combination of gray-green foliage and bright purple-blue flowers adds a fresh, elegant, and long-lasting decorative touch to any garden or arrangement.