Lisianthus - Key Growing Information

Lisianthus blooms of several colors and varieties.

DAYS TO GERMINATION:

10-15 days at 68-72°F (20-22°C)

SOWING:

Transplant (recommended) - Sow into 288-cell or preferred, deep-cell seedling container, 12-13 weeks before planting out. Greenhouse production is highly recommended. Lisianthus can be quite difficult to grow. Refer to our detailed (Lisianthus Production Guide) for more extensive growing information. Light is needed for germination, but a thin layer of fine vermiculite covering the seed will help to control algae growth.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun.

PLANT HEIGHT:

Varies.

PLANT SPACING:

4-8".

HARDINESS ZONES:

Annual.

STEM LENGTH:

12-34".

VASE LIFE:

10-15 days. Ideal storage temperature 36-41°F (2-5°C).

HARVEST:

When 1 or more of the flowers on a stem are open.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Well-drained soil high in organic matter.

DISEASE:

Applying Rootshield® is recommended to provide prolonged protection against root pathogens.

USES:

Excellent cut flower. Beds.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Eustoma grandiflorum

Lisianthus