La
Famille Forster
Horticulture
the natural way
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La
Famille Forster
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Horticulture
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Plant Details
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Statice Latifolium Blue | Limonium | ||
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Description
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| Light, airy and blue, is used as Gysophilia to lighten and fill bouquets. Use fresh or dry. Height 60 cm. | ||||
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Culture
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| Sow seeds under cover Jan - June at 18-20 C. Germination 10-20 days. Prick into pots and plant out in Autumn or Spring at 50 cm distance into neutral pH. Acid soil will need liming well. Will need staking. | ||||
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Harvest/Use
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Cut open blooms when majority of flowers are fully open. Will stand some rain before spoiling. Hang upside down in dark and airy place to dry. | |||