Statice Pink Pokers Seed

Statice Pink Pokers Seed – Irish Plants Direct

 

An unusual and eye-catching annual producing tall, slender spikes densely packed with tiny rose-pink flowers.

 

Known as Poker Statice or Suworow Statice, this variety creates striking vertical accents in borders and cutting gardens. Its feathery flower spikes resemble bottlebrushes and are excellent for fresh arrangements as well as dried displays, retaining their colour and form for months.

 

Easy to grow and drought tolerant, Poker Statice thrives in sunny positions and well-drained soil, making it a reliable choice for gardeners seeking something distinctive.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.2 grams

 

Sow

 

March to May indoors or outdoors in prepared seed beds

Germination

14 to 21 days at 18 to 22°C

Soil and Position

Light, sandy, well-drained soil in full sun. Excellent for borders, cutting gardens, and dried flower arrangements

Height/Spread

40 to 60 cm tall × 20 to 30 cm spread

Flowering

July to September

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Sow indoors from March to May in trays of fine compost. Cover lightly and keep at 18 to 22°C until seedlings appear. Transplant when large enough to handle and grow on in cooler conditions. Harden off before planting out. Alternatively, sow directly outdoors in prepared seed beds during spring.

 

Grow and Maintenance

 

Poker Statice prefers sunny, well-drained positions and is naturally drought tolerant. Water sparingly once established. Deadhead faded blooms to encourage neat growth. Flower spikes can be cut for fresh arrangements or harvested and dried for long-lasting displays.

 

Uses and Benefits

 

Tall spikes of rose-pink flowers resembling bottlebrushes

Excellent for fresh and dried flower arrangements

Drought tolerant and easy to grow annual

Adds vertical interest and colour to borders and cutting gardens

Attracts pollinators and provides long-lasting seasonal impact

 

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