Minilisi® Mix Lisianthus Flower Seeds
Description / Minilisi® Mix Lisianthus Flower Seeds
Lisianthus Minilisi® Mix contains small-flowered varieties having incredible flower power, with each branch holding a full cluster of buds and flowers. The Group II plants reach a mature height of 28 to 34 inches and bloom from mid-spring to early summer. The Lilliputian lisianthus flowers come in abundance and in a colorful spectrum of rich hues, including blue, pink, rose, and white. Cute and cuppy, they have smooth, lightly ruffled double or single petals and sit atop long, strong stemsperfect for cutting. Although the flowers are quite small, they make a big impact in mixed floral arrangements.
Minilisi Mix contains F1 Eustoma russellianum [syn. E. varieties, commonly called lisianthus, prairie gentian, or bluebell gentian. These petite beauties have a uniform, upright habit. They are perfect for patio pots as well as for garden beds and borders. And you'll definitely want them in your cutting garden.
Minilisi Mix lisianthus grow best in a sunny spot with average, uniformly moist, freely draining soil having a neutral to slightly acidic pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Feed with Espoma Organic® Flower-tone® Blossom Booster every 2 to 3 weeks during the growing season and remove faded flowers to encourage blooming.
Start Lisianthus Minilisi Mix seeds indoors at least 10-12 weeks before last frost date in spring. Set out seedlings after threat of frost has passed and soil has warmed.
Ensure a successful growing season by avoiding common gardening mistakes and using the best tools available. Check out our apps to help you grow and answer gardening questions for a flourishing garden.
This seed comes as a pellet. Pelleted seeds are small seeds that have been clay-coated to make them larger and more uniform in size and shape, making them easier to handle when planting.
Product Details
SKU | 54063-PK-P1 |
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Genus | Eustoma |
Species | grandiflorum |
Variety | Minilisi<R> Mix |
Product Classification | Seeds |
Sun / Shade | Full Sun |
Bloom Season Start | Late Spring |
Bloom Season End | Late Summer |
Bloom Color | Blue, Pink, Rose, White |
Foliage Color | Medium Green |
Habit | Upright |
Characteristics | Double Blooms |
Uses | Beds, Border, Cut Flowers |
Shipping Method Restrictions | none |