Lisianthus grandiflorum rose shaped Rosita 2 Purple pelleted seeds
Annual
Lisianthus grandiflorum Rosita® is the standard in double-flowered Lisianthus.
With thick petals and strong stems, it is easy to transport the flowers without Botrytis problems.
Masses of rose-like flowers and long vase life please consumers.
Rose shaped flowers
Thick flower petals and top flowering reduce Botrytis during transportation
Medium-sized
Excellent vase life with more usable buds
75-85 cm height
Growing Lisianthus (Eustoma) from seed is a slow and precise process, often taking 5 to 6 months from sowing to flowering.
1. Sowing (Early Winter: December–January)
Timing: Start seeds indoors 12–16 weeks before your last expected frost. For many regions, this means sowing in late December or January.
Seed Choice: Use pelleted seeds. Lisianthus seeds are dust-like; the water-soluble coating makes them manageable and prevents them from washing away.
Surface Sowing: Do not cover the seeds with soil. They require light to germinate.
Planting: Press seeds gently into pre-moistened seed compost to ensure soil contact. A thin layer of vermiculite can be added to retain moisture and prevent algae without blocking light.
2. Germination (10–21 Days)
Temperature: Maintain a constant temperature of 70–75°F (21–24°C) using a heated propagator or heat mat.
Humidity: Cover trays with a humidity dome or clear plastic to keep the pelleted coating moist so it can dissolve.
Light: Provide 16 hours of light per day once seedlings emerge.
3. Early Care & "Bumping Up"
Temperature Drop: Once germinated, reduce the temperature to 60–68°F (15–20°C). High heat (above 75–80°F) at this stage causes rosetting, where the plant forms a cabbage-like clump and fails to produce a flower stem.
Slow Growth: Seedlings stay tiny for months as they prioritize root development. Fertilize weekly with a half-strength liquid fertilizer to keep them growing.
Transplanting (Potting On): Move seedlings to individual pots (around 3 inches) once they have 4 true leaves.
4. Planting Out (Late Spring)
Hardening Off: Gradually introduce plants to outdoor conditions over 1–2 weeks.
Outdoor Timing: Plant out 2–4 weeks before the last frost. They prefer cool soil (below 55°F) for establishing roots before summer heat hits.
Soil Requirements: Use well-draining, fertile soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH (6.5–7.0).
Spacing: Space plants 4–8 inches apart.
5. Maintenance & Harvest
Support: Taller varieties are top-heavy and require staking or netting to prevent flopping.
Watering: Use drip irrigation or water at the base; overhead watering can cause fungal issues like Fusarium or spot the petals.
Harvesting: Cut the stem when 1 or more flowers are fully open. Removing the first central bud can encourage more side blooms to open simultaneously.
+ Free White Stick In Plastic Reusable Plant Label - can be cleaned and re-used many times. Resistant to all forms of weather including bright sunshine, heavy rain and strong wind. Can be written on with either pen or pencil. We can offer discount depend on volume of purchasing, if you need a different quantity of the seeds please feel free to contact us.
The seeds will be sent in clear zipper plastic bag
Reasonable prices. no sowing instructions will be attached, just copy from item description :-)