Lisianthus – Echo Champagne (I)Eustoma grandiflorum
The Echo series was the first, all-double Lisianthus for cut flower production. It’s a classic! Group I, ideal for early summer harvesting if started early. They have the softest pinky-peach blooms. These are pelleted seeds, as Lisianthus is super tiny.
Lisianthus gets called difficult, but it is mostly because they take a longer time in the seedling stage than most other flowers. If you have a bit of patience, they will repay you tenfold with their unmatched beauty and vase life!
Flower Type: Annual
Height: 90cm to 120cm / 30″ to 40″
Seed Type: F1 Hybrid
Plant Type: Annual
Sun: Full Sun
Sowing: Indoors; 12-13 weeks before last frost.
Transplant: Harden off and transplant once the soil can be worked in the spring (usually 6-8 weeks before last frost, as they are pretty cold hardy)
Days to Maturity: 140-150
Plant Spacing: 10-20cm (4-8”)
Pinch: Yes, once they get 3 sets of true leaves, pinch the top set
Vase Life: 10-14 days
Potential Harvest Yield: 1-3 stems per plant
Harvest Tips: Harvest when one flower is fully coloured (e.g., when the white flower is totally white, not partially green). The flower does not need to be fully open.
