Growth is more than just a process, it’s a passion. Every day, our breeders work with dedication, expertise, and creativity to develop new varieties and improve the quality of existing ones. It’s a journey of patience, and innovation that brings flowers like Statice to life, ensuring every plant leaving our greenhouses meets the highest expectations of growers and florists alike.
Strong Statice, strong impact
Don’t be fooled by their delicate, paper-like appearance, Statice is tough! Known as “sea lavender,” Statice grows well in challenging conditions, from sandy soils to salty water. Through careful breeding and selection, we’ve developed varieties that are not only strong but also resistant to diseases and viruses, reducing the need for chemicals https://bit.ly/4d3G2k9 Our goal for every plant is to arrive at the grower in top condition and maintain its quality from propagation to flowering. Flowers that last – both in the vase and once dried – making them an invaluable choice for florists and bouquet designers.
Breeding for sustainability
Sustainability is central to everything we do. Thanks to careful breeding, Statice has a long shelf life, requires minimal water, and grows efficiently without excessive heating or CO₂ inputs. This makes it an environmentally responsible choice, while still delivering reliable, high-quality flowers.

Statice: tiny flowers – great appearance
Statice is a florist’s dream: delicate, tiny flowers atop long, branched stems create an instant sea of blooms. Its contemporary colour palette https://bit.ly/4d3G2k9 from apricot, pale yellow, lilac and blue to snow-white and soft peach – invites endless creativity for bridal bouquets, wildflower-inspired arrangements, or striking dried displays. One of Statice’s greatest strengths is versatility. Whether fresh or dried, it retains its colour, structure, and charm, adding lasting beauty to every arrangement.
For over 30 years, Statice has been a key part of Royal Van Zanten’s assortment, grown worldwide in the Netherlands, Southern Europe, Colombia, Kenya, and Ethiopia, inspires florists around the globe. Strong but delicate, vibrant and long-lasting, Statice proves that beauty, sustainability, and smart breeding can bloom together.
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