Sea-lavender

Plant family

Bleiwurzgewächse (Plumbaginaceae)

Also known as

Statice, Caspia, Marsh-Rosemary

Season Overview

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Dry

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Plant distance

30 cm

Row spacing

30 cm

Seeding depth

2 cm

Instructions

Description

The beach lilac, sea lavender or repulse, belongs to the family of plumbaginaceae. There are about 300-350 species worldwide. Most of the herbaceous species are perennial, rarely growing as a semi-shrub. They grow up to 1 m tall. The flowers are found in white to lavender and yellow. They are often salt plants (halophytes) and often grow along coasts. They are used as ornamental, cut and dried flowers, rarely for food or medicinal purposes.

Growing tips

Sow in a cold frame or in trays from March, 2-3 seeds each in small pots, pay attention to the sowing depth on the seed bag - differences between species and varieties, and keep moist. Do not cultivate too warm. Germination after approx. 2 weeks. In dry weather, cut flowers shortly before they wither and dry in an airy, dark place. Divide and thin out every 2-3 years. Propagate by sowing, root cuttings and division. Most species are hardy.