Limonium sinensis China White is a fine dainty flower fast becoming popular in flower arrangements. The flower can also be used in dry flower arrangements. The plant produces about 10 flowering branches during the first cut and can ultimately produce 25 - 60 per year. She's also perennial and frost hardy!
These are grown from tissue culture and are supplied as larger established plugs/seedlings (105 trays)
Life Cycle: Perennial (commonly grown as an annual in commercial setting)
Use: Cut flower, filler flower, dried flower, bouquet texture and volume
Height: 60–80 cm
Spacing: 20–30 cm between plants
Transplant to finish: 14–18 weeks
Transplant after the danger of severe frost has passed. Plants establish quickly and produce multiple flowering stems throughout the season.
Pinching: Not recommended. Plants naturally produce well-branched flowering stems.
Staking: Usually not required, although support netting may be beneficial in windy sites or intensive cut flower production.
Frost: Tolerates light frosts once established. Protect young seedlings and transplants from heavy or prolonged frost.
Photoperiod: Facultative long-day—flowers earlier and more abundantly under longer day lengths.
Exposure: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
🌾 Soil & Fertility
Soil: Well-drained, light, sandy or loamy soil
pH range: 6.0–7.5
Fertiliser: Apply a balanced fertiliser every 2–3 weeks during active growth.
Avoid excessive nitrogen, which encourages lush foliage at the expense of flower production.
💧 Watering
Keep evenly moist during establishment.
Once established, water deeply when the top 2–3 cm of soil becomes dry.
Avoid waterlogged soils, as plants are susceptible to root diseases.
✂️ Harvesting & Post-Harvest
Harvest stage: Harvest when approximately one-third to one-half of the tiny white flowers on each spray are open.
Stem length: 50–70 cm ideal for bouquets.
Post-harvest:
Remove lower foliage.
Place immediately into clean water with floral preservative.
Vase life is typically 10–14 days.
Excellent for drying—hang stems upside down in a dark, dry, well-ventilated area to preserve colour and form.
