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Lisianthus Seeds...Seed from Texas Rose....Eustoma Seeds
Type: Annual
Common Names: Texas Rose
Height: 14" to 18"
Spread: plant 3" to 4" apart
Flower color: Mix (mostly doubles)
Bloom time: Late Summer
Light: Full sun
Water: Average
Soil: Average to Rich
Other info: This is an excellent cut flower lasting many days in the vase. For best results, fertilize plants regularly. Plants do well grown in containers.
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LISIANTHUS
Texas Rose
| I didn't feel like making a new photo, but all that would be in the mix this year is mostly from Mariachi Pink Picotee plants (not shown in the above photo). Also some seeds from Mariachi 'Misty Blue' and Mariachi Yellow which I obtained later as many of my Lisianthus plants were lost to our April freeze this year (also not shown in the above photo). |
SOLD OUT for 2009.
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Germination: Slightly difficult germination. If in zone 4,5,6,7?, start indoors very early in late winter (January/February) for blooms by August. Sow seed in container on surface of good seed starting mix. Do not cover seeds with mix. Moisten mix and place container inside sandwich baggie to retain moisture. Place container in a very warm location at 75°F to 80°F. (I found that using a heating mat increased germination.) Germination should begin in 10-30 days. Gradually remove sandwich baggie when germination begins. Seedlings are very small and grow slowly at first. [For the colder zones, you will need indoor grow lights to grow lisianthus.]
Informational/Photo Links:
1) Lisianthus at Dave's Garden
2) Eustoma grandiflora at Wikipedia
3) How to grow Lisianthus at dontveter.com
4) Staring Lisianthus from Seed at Garden Gate Magazine
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