Eustoma exaltatum ssp. russellianum 'Mariachi Blue' F1

  • Product number: 519640
  • Origin: North America
  • Latin: Eustoma exaltatum ssp. Russellianum, or Lisianthus russellianus

The world's first 100% fully double, large-flowered, deep blue Eustoma! To bring these beautiful velvety bell flowers to bloom, they must be grown indoors in pots or in a greenhouse, as they love high humidity without too much rain. The reward: a spectacular potted plant or cut flower. Can be kept as a perennial if overwintered indoors.

Names:
Latin: Eustoma exaltum ssp. Russelianum, or also Lisianthus russelianum
Dutch: Prairieklokje
Also known as: Eustoma
English: Lisianthus

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Sowing method: March-May in a seed tray. Use cocopeat with silver sand, sieve the top layer to create an extra fine layer. Spread the very fine seeds over this and press down. Keep moist with lukewarm, fine mist.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • March
  • April
  • May

Harvesting time:

  • July
  • August
  • September

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Indoors
  • Greenhouse

Position:

  • Sun
  • Partial shade
  • Flower colour: Deep blue, velvety calyxes
  • Origin: North America
  • Average growth height: Up to 30 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Annual
  • Attractive to insects: Various insects
  • Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Advanced
  • Latin: Eustoma exaltatum ssp. Russellianum, or Lisianthus russellianus
  • Dutch: Prairie gentian
  • Also known as: Lisianthus
  • English: Lisianthus
  • All year round

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