Variety traits

Flower color in Statice

Limonium sinuatum (L.) Mill.

In Statice (Limonium sinuatum), the decorative trait "flower color" refers to the color of the dry, papery calyces, as the plant's true corollas are inconspicuous. The trait is characterized by a wide palette of shades and high stability when inflorescences are dried.

In the reference 9 varieties crop Statice, where this is mentioned in the description.

The visually perceived color of Statice is determined by the color of its calyces, while the true flowers (corollas) are white or greenish and do not contribute to the overall aesthetic appeal. In breeding and cultivation, a wide range of calyx colors has been established, including white, yellow, pink, light blue, blue, violet, purple, crimson, and salmon shades, with blue being the most typical color for wild forms.

This trait is a key commercial indicator, as the stiff, papery calyces retain their brightness and shape both in the fresh state and after drying. Varietal color is highly stable, as the structure of the calyx does not undergo changes after the corollas fall off, which ensures the preservation of the plant's decorative qualities as a dried flower.

General information about the subject — on the page Flower color.

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Varieties of Statice mentioned in the description

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