Statice is a classic and beloved filler flower with clusters of tiny, papery blooms that add beautiful texture and color to any arrangement. It comes in a range of natural colors, including purple, white, pink, yellow, and blue, making it incredibly versatile for a wide range of floral designs. It's a favorite for adding soft, airy texture to bouquets, centerpieces, and dried arrangements alike.

Like all our flowers, statice is not ready to display right away. Give it a little time to hydrate and settle in after its journey, and it will look its best.

What You'll Need

• A clean vase or bucket
• Fresh, cool water
• Floral preservative (recommended)
• Sharp scissors or floral shears

Step-by-Step Care Instructions

1. Unpack promptly. Remove your statice from the packaging as soon as it arrives and let it breathe.
2. Trim the stems. Cut 1 to 2 inches off the bottom of each stem at a 45-degree angle to improve water uptake.
3. Remove lower foliage. Strip any leaves or blooms that would sit below the waterline to keep the water clean.
4. Fill your vase. Use clean, cool water with a floral preservative to help keep the stems fresh.
5. Change the water every 2 days. Re-trim the stems each time to keep them drinking well.
6. Keep in a cool spot. Avoid direct sunlight and heat sources to extend vase life.

Pro Tips

• It dries beautifully: Statice is one of the best flowers for drying. Simply hang it upside down in a cool, dry spot or leave it in a vase without water and let it dry naturally. It holds its color and papery texture remarkably well for months. You can also apply a light mist of hairspray to help preserve the blooms.
• Great as a filler: Use statice to fill in gaps in arrangements and add soft, airy texture around focal flowers. It's small clusters of blooms complement virtually any flower and color palette.
• Colors are natural: Statice colors are all natural, so slight variations in shade from bunch to bunch are completely normal and part of its charm.

Florist Secret

Statice is one of the easiest flowers to dry while still in an arrangement. Simply let your arrangement dry naturally in place, and the statice will hold its color and shape beautifully long after the other flowers have faded. Many florists intentionally include statice in arrangements meant to be dried as keepsakes for this very reason!

How Long Will They Last?

Statice is an everyday staple that holds up beautifully in a wide range of applications. As a fresh-cut flower in a vase, it typically lasts about 7 days with proper care. Used in event designs or out of water, it holds up well throughout most events. And when dried, statice can look beautiful for months, making it one of the most versatile and long-lasting flowers you can work with. How long it lasts really depends on how you use it!