Eustoma grandiflorum 'Rose Bouquet'
Eustoma Russellianum
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Eustoma Russellianum (Eustoma grandiflorum 'Rose Bouquet') - Description
Tall, elegant sprays of double petalled satin-textured cupped flowers. A unique mix of Blue, Blue Rim, Rose, Rose Rim, Purple and Ivory blooms. Use in bedding and containers. Outstanding cut flower with long vase life.
Eustoma Russellianum (Eustoma grandiflorum 'Rose Bouquet') - Blooming
A long, warm growing season is needed for the best blooming. Stake the heavy flower stems for the best display. It will take about 5 months from planting until first bloom.
Eustoma Russellianum (Eustoma grandiflorum 'Rose Bouquet') - Growth
Annuals, biennials, and short-lived perennials. Eustoma does best in full sun in beds and borders. Dwarf specimens do well in containers indoors or out.
Eustoma Russellianum (Eustoma grandiflorum 'Rose Bouquet') - Planting
Sow the dust-sized seeds indoors in individual pots 10-12 weeks before last frost of spring. Press seeds into soil surface. Seeds germinate at 65-70°F (18-21°C) in 2-3 weeks. Keep soil dryish to prevent root rot. Zone 8 or south seeds can be grown as biennials, sowing seeds in midsummer. You can also propagate with cuttings, but growing from seeds will result in a better plant.
Eustoma Russellianum (Eustoma grandiflorum 'Rose Bouquet') - Pest
Common problems include virus diseases, stem cankers, wilt, and gray mold.
Eustoma Russellianum (Eustoma grandiflorum 'Rose Bouquet') - Interesting facts
Native Americans used the bitter tasting flower of Eustoma, also known as Lisianthus, as medicine.
Eustoma Russellianum (Eustoma grandiflorum 'Rose Bouquet') - Soil and irrigation
Grow in average to fertile, well-drained, moist soil. Neutral to alkaline works best. Water freely during the growing season; reduce in winter.
