Common Name: Lisianthus Celeb 2 Lavender
Scientific Name: Eustoma grandiflorum (E.exaltatum)
* PLEASE NOTE: Lisianthus seeds can only sent by parcel post or express, not by letter as the pelleted seeds may crush the letter mail.
Life Cycle: Annual
Remarks: Medium to large fully double flowers.
Plant Height: 65 - 100cm
When: This variety is classed as a group 1 & 2, winter flowering, flowering under shortest days as well as spring/summer flowering when the days begin to lengthen. Sow late summer, autumn + winter.
Sowing Depth + Method: Light is needed for germination. Cover seeds with a thin layer of vermiculite to prevent algae growth and seeds dislodging.
Use a deep seedling tray, this will enable better transplanting.
Bottom water or mist watering recommended.
Transplant at around the 60 day mark, when there are 4 sets of true leaves.
Spacing: 10-20cm
Position: Full Sun
Days until germination: 20-25 days @ 20-22°C
Seed to Bloom: 140-150 days
Harvest: When one or more flowers are opened on one stem.
Number of Seeds: 20 pelleted seeds
Note: WA orders are sent weekly as they require quarantine inspections on arrival to WA