Limonium is a genus of 120 flower species. Members are also known as sea-lavender, statice, or marsh-rosemary. Despite their common names, species are not related to the lavenders or to rosemary. They are instead in Plumbaginaceae, the plumbago or leadwort family. The generic name is from the Latin līmōnion, used by Pliny for a wild plant and is ultimately derived from the Ancient Greek leimon.
It is a short-lived perennial plant, and is often treated as an annual. The leaves are pinnate, lobed, and lance-shaped - up to 10 cm long (3.9 inches). All parts are downy. The winged flower stems appear in summer, and are about 70 cm tall (27.5 inches). The flowers present in short, papery clusters in colors ranging from white to pink, purple, and yellow.
Perennial Statices (Limonium), with their very high utility value, now draw very close attention from many markets all over the world. Their unique branches are essential for bouquets, corsages and other flower arrangements. Also the market is very enthusiastic about the new Limonium varieties:
‐ Special colour
‐ Natural colour (not painted)
‐ Strong stems
Planting of Limonium
Limonium has the ability to tolerate a wide range of salt levels in the soil and also has the ability to actively lower the soil salinity by taking up and excreting salt through glands in the inflorescence, which are then free to break off and blow away. This could have the effect of changing the species composition of an area by reducing salinity in the soil.
The soil should be well drained; sandy or sandy‐clay soils are recommended. The soil must be free of pests and diseases. When necessary it’s advised to fumigate or to steam sterilise. This will also control possible weed problems. It is important that the growing points (eyes) of the plants can be reached by light. The plants should not be planted too deep and the eyes should not be covered by soil.
It is a short-lived perennial plant, and is often treated as an annual. The leaves are pinnate, lobed, and lance-shaped - up to 10 cm long (3.9 inches). All parts are downy. The winged flower stems appear in summer, and are about 70 cm tall (27.5 inches). The flowers present in short, papery clusters in colors ranging from white to pink, purple, and yellow.
Perennial Statices (Limonium), with their very high utility value, now draw very close attention from many markets all over the world. Their unique branches are essential for bouquets, corsages and other flower arrangements. Also the market is very enthusiastic about the new Limonium varieties:
‐ Special colour
‐ Natural colour (not painted)
‐ Strong stems
Planting of Limonium
Limonium has the ability to tolerate a wide range of salt levels in the soil and also has the ability to actively lower the soil salinity by taking up and excreting salt through glands in the inflorescence, which are then free to break off and blow away. This could have the effect of changing the species composition of an area by reducing salinity in the soil.
The soil should be well drained; sandy or sandy‐clay soils are recommended. The soil must be free of pests and diseases. When necessary it’s advised to fumigate or to steam sterilise. This will also control possible weed problems. It is important that the growing points (eyes) of the plants can be reached by light. The plants should not be planted too deep and the eyes should not be covered by soil.
Temperature
Average daily temperatures between 22‐27°C and 12‐16°C at night are the most suitable temperatures for ideal flower production. Winter production in Northern Europe between November‐April is not possible as a result of the poor light intensity. The plants absorb water at night, if this moisture remains on the crop and humid conditions occur an outbreak of Botrytis is highly likely, or even downey mildew. Especially in the morning in the greenhouse there should be sufficient ventilation to get rid of the moisture amongst the plants.
Harvesting of Limonium Flowers
The flowers can be harvested when the outer, colored, petals are open as well as the inner white flower. Harvesting should be done in the early morning or in the late afternoon. In the harvesting period good ventilation is necessary to prevent condensation and to maintain low moisture content in the glasshouse. The first stems can be harvested approx. 3 months after planting; between April ‐ May. Within the varieties there can be a difference of 7 ‐ 14 days. The daily temperature is mainly responsible for the flower bud initiation. Whereas long days promote a rapid growth of the flowers. Stems should be cut using small scissors or a sharp knife. Flowers do not open any further once placed in water which is why it is advised to pick flowers only when they are as ripe as possible.
Average daily temperatures between 22‐27°C and 12‐16°C at night are the most suitable temperatures for ideal flower production. Winter production in Northern Europe between November‐April is not possible as a result of the poor light intensity. The plants absorb water at night, if this moisture remains on the crop and humid conditions occur an outbreak of Botrytis is highly likely, or even downey mildew. Especially in the morning in the greenhouse there should be sufficient ventilation to get rid of the moisture amongst the plants.
Harvesting of Limonium Flowers
The flowers can be harvested when the outer, colored, petals are open as well as the inner white flower. Harvesting should be done in the early morning or in the late afternoon. In the harvesting period good ventilation is necessary to prevent condensation and to maintain low moisture content in the glasshouse. The first stems can be harvested approx. 3 months after planting; between April ‐ May. Within the varieties there can be a difference of 7 ‐ 14 days. The daily temperature is mainly responsible for the flower bud initiation. Whereas long days promote a rapid growth of the flowers. Stems should be cut using small scissors or a sharp knife. Flowers do not open any further once placed in water which is why it is advised to pick flowers only when they are as ripe as possible.
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Eagle-Link Flowers Exports Flowers of Premium Quality to Our Clients Worldwide. Fresh cut flower like Roses, Spray Roses, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Lilies & Fillers; for Major Floral Outlets, Supermarkets, Wholesale Markets likeAuctions, Florists and Flower Shops, weddings and Events Planners, Resorts and Individual Customers
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