{"product_id":"stokesia-laevis-35cm-23cm-pot","title":"Stokesia laevis 35cm 23cm Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStokesia laevis, commonly known as Stokes’ Aster, is a perennial herbaceous plant distinguished by its striking daisy-like flowers and attractive foliage. This cultivar typically reaches a height around 35 centimetres, making it well-suited to mid-sized pots such as the 23cm container commonly supplied for wholesale plant supply. Noted for its robust growth habit and reliable flowering period, Stokesia laevis performs consistently within trade houseplants and seasonal outdoor ranges. Its ability to combine visual appeal with ease of culture ensures it remains a preferred choice for UK garden centres and commercial plant suppliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe foliage of Stokesia laevis is a mid-green colour, characterised by lance-shaped leaves with a smooth texture that adds subtle visual depth to displays. The plant forms a neat, clumping growth habit which creates a compact structural form roughly 35cm in height, ideal for retail presentation and merchandising. Stokesia tolerates full sun to partial shade, demonstrating adaptability in various indoor and outdoor light environments. It is moderately drought tolerant once established, showing resilience to fluctuations in watering routines common in retail and commercial settings. Maintenance requirements are low, with minimal deadheading required to prolong its flowering phase and maintain an attractive appearance. This ease of handling supports efficient staff management during peak retail periods. Additionally, the vibrant, bluish-lilac flowers provide strong merchandising appeal, attracting consumer interest and complementing mixed plant displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Trade Buyers Choose This Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrade buyers select Stokesia laevis for its proven commercial reliability and the consistent quality maintained across supply batches. While some natural variation occurs in flower size and intensity of colour, these are controlled and predictable within trade plant production systems. Its versatility allows it to be marketed effectively in garden centres, interiors plant schemes, and as part of commercial landscaping palettes. Stokesia laevis holds ongoing relevance owing to its attractive blend of foliage and floral appeal, fitting neatly into established core trade houseplant ranges and outdoor seasonal selections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical Retail Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plant is ideally placed on houseplant benches and seasonal floral displays in garden centres, where its attractive flowering habit can draw consumer focus. Its moderate size and compact form also suit office installations and interior commercial spaces that benefit from plants with decorative, long-lasting blooms. Stokesia laevis performs well in these environments as it tolerates variable light conditions and requires minimal maintenance, supporting its longevity in retail displays and interiors. It is also an excellent candidate for gift-ready ranges due to its visual impact and easy care profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWholesale \u0026amp; Retail Suitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStokesia laevis offers strong shelf life and durability, maintaining visual quality under standard retail conditions for an extended period. It is suitable for volume or repeat wholesale plant supply owing to its stable growth characteristics and consistent staging at production sites. Handling and transport are straightforward due to the plant’s compact habit and sturdy stems, reducing the risk of damage during distribution and merchandising. Its uniform presentation at the point of sale minimises consumer uncertainty and supports effective sales conversion in diverse retail environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrade Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStokesia laevis requires low to moderate care, which suits retail and commercial maintenance schedules efficiently.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt tolerates a range of light conditions from full sun to partial shade, accommodating various indoor lighting environments.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plant demonstrates resilience to irregular watering, making it well adapted to fluctuating moisture availability in commercial settings.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts clumping growth habit allows for effective display in compact retail spaces without overcrowding.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe species is commercially suitable across retail garden centres, interior plant suppliers, and wholesale plant supply chains.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandling characteristics and transport durability reduce loss and improve consistency during distribution and in-store presentation.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural variation in flower colour intensity and size is minimal and well managed within wholesale propagation systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HIP","offers":[{"title":"23cm Pot \/ 35cm","offer_id":56950431646022,"sku":"stomel23-35cm-23cm-sl-29","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/8195\/2582\/files\/0x07837888ECB8EB471E59F35BD8F3B4DDC9828725.jpg?v=1783998799","url":"https:\/\/wholesaleplantshop.co.uk\/products\/stokesia-laevis-35cm-23cm-pot","provider":"Wholesale Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}