Start early under cover
Sow 12–13 weeks ahead in deep 288-cell trays at 68–72°F; do not bury the seed.
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Eustoma grandiflorum
155 - 165Days to maturity
A seed worth growing
Rosita® 3 Yellow Pelleted (F1) Lisianthus Seed
About this variety
Pale yellow lisianthus with a rose-like form.
Very even, tall, vigorous plants produce double, pale creamy yellow flowers 2–3" across. As they open the petals curl outward, giving the look of a garden rose.
Flowering group 3: suited to blooming from late spring right through fall. Lisianthus is also called prairie gentian or Texas bluebell.
Plants grow 28–40" tall and flower about 155–165 days from sowing. Pelleted seed with a conventional coating (not NOP-compliant). F1 hybrid.
Specs
- Packet: 50 seeds
- Average 48,900 seeds per oz.
- Plant height: 28–40"
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Quick Facts
Growing times vary with weather, soil and local conditions.
Growing guide
From seed to harvestPrevent rosetting
Keep seedling nights below about 72°F, avoid drought stress and plant out at four true leaves.
Plant close
Set plants 4–8" apart in rich, well-drained soil, ideally in a greenhouse or tunnel.
Cut at first bloom
Harvest when one or more flowers are open; vase life is about 10–15 days.
Growing Information
Days to germination
About 10–15 days with the mix at 68–72°F (20–22°C).
Starting transplants (required)
Sow 12–13 weeks before planting out, in 288-cell or other deep-celled trays. The seed needs light to sprout; a very thin layer of fine vermiculite over it lets light through and helps keep algae down. Keep the surface evenly moist, and water from below if you can.
A slow, sensitive crop
Lisianthus is one of the more demanding cut flowers and grows best in a greenhouse or high tunnel. Seedlings grow slowly at first. Warm nights above about 72°F (22°C), drought stress or plugs held too long can make plants stall in a leafy rosette, so keep seedlings cool at night and plant them out on time, at about four true leaves.
Light
Full sun.
Plant height
28–40".
Plant spacing
4–8" apart.
Hardiness
Grown as an annual.
Stem length
About 12–34", depending on variety and growing conditions.
Harvest
Cut once one or more flowers on the stem have opened.
Vase life and storage
About 10–15 days in the vase. Hold cut stems at 36–41°F (2–5°C).
Soil
Well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
Root health
Lisianthus roots are prone to rot. A biological root protectant applied at transplanting can help guard against root diseases.
Uses
A premium cut flower; also for beds.
Scientific name
Eustoma grandiflorum
Packet
50 seeds.
Seeds per oz.
About 48,900 on average.
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