Growing and Sowing Sea Lavender

There are many species of sea lavender (Limonium), such as the Limonium sinuatum (also called statice), a popular cut flower. In addition, there is the common, perennial sea lavender, such as Limonium vulgare. This explanation is about Sea lavender (Limonium sinuatum), an annual plant known for its bright, colourful, papery flowers that are very suitable for drying. This plant can also be grown in pots.

Sowing and growing Sea Lavander

Sea lavender, Limonium sinuatum, also known as Statice, is a beautiful, usually annual plant with broadly spoon-shaped leaves that, depending on the species, can grow to be 50 to 90 cm long. The many, colourful, papery flowers grow in clusters at the top of the stem. These flowers, which come in different colours such as purple, white, pink and yellow, retain their colour well after drying, so that they can be used both fresh, in bouquets, and dried, in dried flower bouquets.

Sowing Sea Lavander

Sea lavender can be pre-sown under glass from mid-March-April, or directly outside in April and May, after the last frost. Since it is a light germinator, the seed does not need a covering, just press it slightly and keep the soil moist. After a few weeks, transplant the young plants to a sunny, dry spot with a planting distance of 20-30 cm.

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Position and soil for sea lavender

Sea lavender prefers a sunny spot in the garden. The plant grows well in a permeable, sandy, somewhat poor soil and is tolerant to drought. Avoid wet, poorly drained soil, as this can cause root rot. A mixture of garden soil and sand, or adding perlite, can help to improve drainage.

How to care for your Sea Lavander plants

Water the plant moderately, but try to avoid that the soil does get too wet or that water remains. Remove faded flowers, this promotes flowering. Prune the dead or damaged stems. This keeps the plant airy and allows more light to reach inner and lower parts, which promotes growth.

Is Sea Lavander bee and/or butterfly friendly?

Sea lavender attracts bees, butterflies and other insects.

Sea Lavander in the vegetable garden

Although Sea Lavender is not edible, it can be a valuable addition to the vegetable garden. This plant is also highly recommended for a picking garden, since the flowers are suitable as cut flowers. But these flowers are also easy to dry and retain their colour, making them a wonderful addition to dried bouquets. In addition, they attract many pollinators, which is also of benefit for other plants in the garden.

Is Sea Lavander edible and/or medicinal?

This plant is not edible or medicinal.

Please note, we at Dutch Garden Seeds do not give medical advice. Always ask a professional if and how the plant can be used medicinally.

Sea Lavander seeds in our collection

In our range you will find several types of sea lavender, all from the brand 'Buzzy Seeds'.

Tips for sowing Sea Lavender

Remove the faded flowers and dead stems, this promotes further growth and flowering.
Choose a sunny spot in the garden to promote flowering.