Description
Celebrity Mimi Pink Lisianthus brings romantic rose-pink color and plush ruffled texture to cut-flower gardens. This Eustoma grandiflorum selection from the Celebrity line is bred for early flowering, compact yet productive plants, strong stems, uniform double blooms, and long vase life for bouquets, weddings, and refined garden displays.
Why Grow It
- Soft pastel rose-pink lisianthus blooms with heavily ruffled, double petals.
- Celebrity series selection bred for early flowering, compact plants, strong stems, and uniform bloom.
- Elegant rose-like flower form without rose thorns, ideal for bouquets and event work.
- Includes 20 pelleted seeds, coated with harmless clay to make naturally tiny seed easier to see and handle.
- Surface sow and keep warm at 70-75 F; lisianthus seed needs light to germinate.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Eustoma grandiflorum |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Tender perennial in zones 8-10; grown as an annual in most cut-flower gardens |
| Mature height | 20-28 in. |
| Light | Full sun to light shade |
| Bloom or harvest window | Mid to late summer |
| Seed count | 20 pelleted seeds |
| Flower color | Soft pastel rose-pink double blooms with cream-pink centers and heavily frilled petals |
| Sowing advice | Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost. Surface sow pelleted seed because lisianthus needs light to germinate; keep evenly moist and warm at 70-75 F, then transplant after frost danger passes. |
| Spacing | 8-10 in. apart in cut-flower rows, bouquet beds, or refined summer borders |
| Germination | 10-15 days with light, steady moisture, and 70-75 F warmth; do not bury the pelleted seed |
Best For
- wedding bouquets
- romantic cut flower rows
- pink event florals
- florist-style arrangements
- refined summer borders
- compact bouquet gardens
Packet Details
Includes 20 pelleted seeds. Store seeds cool, dry, and dark until sowing. Once pelleted lisianthus seed is started, keep the medium evenly moist so the coating can soften and the tiny seed can germinate at the surface.
FAQ
Are these pelleted seeds?
Yes. This packet includes 20 pelleted lisianthus seeds. The coating helps make naturally tiny seed easier to see, space, and handle.
How is Mimi Pink different from Croma II pink lisianthus?
Mimi Pink is described as a Celebrity series selection with compact, early plants and very ruffled rose-pink double blooms, while Croma II listings emphasize the Croma florist series.
Should lisianthus seed be covered?
No. Surface sow and press gently into the starting mix because lisianthus needs light to germinate. Keep warm, bright, and evenly moist.
Is this useful for cut flowers?
Yes. Celebrity Mimi Pink is selected for strong stems, sequential blooms, soft romantic color, and long vase life for bouquets and event florals.
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