Lisianthus

Eustoma Grandiflorum

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Overview

Lisianthus, Eustoma grandiflorum, heralds elegance with its lush, wide-ranging color palette encompassing pastels to deep hues. The ruffled bell-shaped blooms, up to 3 inches across, sit atop slender stems reaching 1‚Äì3 feet in height. Preferring full sun, this perennial (often grown as an annual) graces gardens with a long flowering period. It's a drought-tolerant, low-maintenance choice, ideal for cut flowers with their notable vase life. Zones 8-10.

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Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — heralds elegance with its lush

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — heralds elegance with its lush

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — The ruffled bell-shaped blooms, up to 3 inches across, sit atop slender stems reaching 1‚Äì3 feet in height

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — Preferring full sun, this perennial (often grown as an annual) graces gardens with a long flowering period

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — It's a drought-tolerant, low-maintenance choice, ideal for cut flowers with their notable vase life

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — scientifically known as Eustoma grandiflorum

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — resembling a more delicate form of a rose

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Gentianaceae

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Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — wide-ranging color palette encompassing pastels to deep hues

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — heralds elegance with its lush

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — The ruffled bell-shaped blooms, up to 3 inches across, sit atop slender stems reaching 1‚Äì3 feet in height

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — Preferring full sun, this perennial (often grown as an annual) graces gardens with a long flowering period

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — It's a drought-tolerant, low-maintenance choice, ideal for cut flowers with their notable vase life

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — scientifically known as Eustoma grandiflorum

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — resembling a more delicate form of a rose

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — Originating from warm regions of the American South

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — the Lisianthus can reach heights of up to 24 inches with a spread of about 12 inches

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — These flowers are supremely suited for cutting gardens

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — The plant flourishes in full sun

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — requiring a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight daily

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — and can be single or double

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — adding a touch of flair from early summer through the first frost

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — water regularly to maintain moist soil but avoid overwatering as this plant is susceptible to root rot

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — boasting a vase life that can extend beyond two weeks

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — ensuring their role as a favored choice for floral arrangements.<br><br>For a successful Lisianthus display

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — With moderate maintenance

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — regular deadheading will promote continued blooming and robust growth throughout the season

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — blue and pink and purple and white flowers in the garden

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — annual / biennial with blue and pink and purple and white blooms

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — heralds elegance with its lush; preferring full sun, this perennial (often grown as an annual) graces gardens with a long

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — wide-ranging color palette encompassing pastels to deep hues; requiring a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight daily

Lisianthus (Eustoma Grandiflorum) — The ruffled bell-shaped blooms, up to 3 inches across, sit atop slender stems reaching 1‚Äì3 feet in height; with moderate

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