Lisianthus LisAdora Apricot coated seeds - Eustoma russelianu

Lisianthus F1 LisAdora® ‘Apricot III’ (Eustoma grandiflorum) produces large double flowers in a lovely rosy apricot, on long stems perfect for cut flowers. A recent, robust and uniform selection, it offers excellent vase life and flowers from summer to autumn. In the garden, this lisianthus brings elegance and softness to borders. It works well in pastel borders and wedding bouquets.
The coated seeds are encased in a neutral film that gives them more volume. They allow for more precise sowing, are easier to handle and avoid waste.

Lisianthus belongs to the Gentianaceae family. The cultivated species is Eustoma grandiflorum (syn. Eustoma russellianum, formerly Lisianthus russellianus). It is native to the plains of North America: from northern Mexico to the central United States (Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Nebraska). It grows in meadows, along riverbanks and on slightly disturbed, well-drained soils.
‘LisAdora® Apricot III’ is an F1 hybrid from the LisAdora® series, launched by Dutch breeder Evanthia. Compared to the type, this series offers fully double flowers and reduced susceptibility to Botrytis. The “III” group indicates the harvest period for cut flowers: it begins in late spring and continues through summer and autumn.
In open ground or under cover, the plant stems reach 70 to 90 cm in height; they bear upper branches each carrying 3 to 5 buds. In a 12 to 15 cm diameter pot, expect 30 to 45 cm in height. The double flowers measure 6 to 9 cm in diameter. They are soft apricot orange, highlighted by a plum-burgundy centre. Their petals curl like an open rose at maturity. Flowering extends from July to September-October for sowings made in late winter or early spring. The fruits are dry capsules containing many very fine seeds. The flower stems last 10 to 20 days in a vase, depending on the stage at which they were cut. The slightly fleshy leaves are lanceolate, 4 to 10 cm long and glaucous. This Lisianthus is a frost-sensitive plant normally grown as an annual.

‘LisAdora® Apricot III’ excels in bouquets: plant this variety in dense rows, in very well-drained, fertile soil, in non-scorching sun, with a mulch to keep moisture and limit splashing. In a border sheltered from the wind, plant it in small groups of 5 to 7 among other summer flowers; in a pot, use a container at least 20 cm deep, water regularly without overdoing it and stake discreetly. In a bouquet, pair this charming apricot variety with the airy spikes of Panicum virgatum ‘Cloud Nine’, the light umbels of Ammi majus 'Queen of Africa' or Orlaya grandiflora, and roses in peach tones such as ‘Lady of Shalott’.