Overview
Statice 'Art Shades' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Statice, part of the Plumbaginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Statice 'Art Shades' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include coastal, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, wildlife gardens, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Statice 'Art Shades' is a clump-forming deciduous cultivar of the genus Statice, belonging to the Plumbaginaceae family. It thrives in full sun and is suitable for south- or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained soils including chalk, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is ideal for coastal, cottage, gravel, and wildlife gardens, as well as flower borders and for cut flowers. Interest is mainly in spring and summer, with propagation by seed or division in spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Statice
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Statice 'Art Shades' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Statice 'Art Shades'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Statice 'Art Shades'?
Statice 'Art Shades' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Statice 'Art Shades' need?
Statice 'Art Shades' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Statice 'Art Shades' hardy in the UK?
Statice 'Art Shades' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Statice 'Art Shades'?
Seed, Division in spring.