Bring elegance and long-lasting color to your garden with Deep Blue Eustoma (Lisianthus), a hardy heirloom variety known for its stunning deep blue blooms and rose-like appearance. Ideal for borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements, these flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies while adding a sophisticated touch to any home garden. Their hardy growth and vibrant blooms make them a favorite among gardeners.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Annual or short-lived perennial flowering plant
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Height/Spread: 12 – 24 inches tall, upright growth habit
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Flower Color: Deep blue blossoms with rose-like shape
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Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
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Special Traits: Hardy variety, long-lasting blooms, pollinator-friendly, ideal for cut flowers
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Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Heirloom, Non-GMO
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or outdoors after frost danger has passed.
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Soil Preparation: Use well-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface and press gently; do not cover deeply.
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Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings 8 – 12 inches apart.
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination; water moderately once seedlings are established.
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Germination Period: 14 – 21 days under warm conditions.
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Care: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and provide light mulch to retain soil moisture.
