Description
White Croma II Lisianthus is a premium Eustoma grandiflorum selection for growers who want clean white, florist-quality cut flowers. The Croma series is valued for strong stems, uniform timing, and luminous cup-shaped blooms that hold beautifully in bouquets, bridal work, and refined garden plantings.
Why Grow It
- Pure white Croma II lisianthus with large, cup-shaped double blooms.
- Sturdy 20-30 in. stems suited to cutting, bouquets, and wedding flower work.
- Pelleted seed is easier to see and handle than natural lisianthus seed.
- Start early indoors for strong summer flowering and reliable cut stems.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Eustoma grandiflorum |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Tender perennial in zones 8-10; grown as an annual in most climates |
| Mature height | 20-30 in. |
| Light | Full sun |
| Bloom window | Summer bloom from early indoor sowing and sturdy transplants |
| Flower color | pure white cup-shaped double blooms with a soft velvety sheen |
| Seed count | 20 pelleted seeds |
| Sowing advice | Start indoors 12-16 weeks before the last expected frost. Surface sow pelleted seed onto a fine moist mix, press gently without covering, provide bright light, and keep evenly moist until germination. Transplant after seedlings are sturdy and frost risk has passed. |
| Spacing | Space plants about 6-9 in. apart for cut-flower rows, or 8-12 in. apart for fuller garden display. |
| Germination | Usually 10-20 days at about 68-72 F with light and steady moisture; lisianthus seed is tiny and slow-growing at first. |
Best For
- wedding flower gardens
- cut flower rows
- white bouquet work
- florist-style arrangements
- elegant summer borders
Packet Details
Includes 20 pelleted seeds. Store seeds cool, dry, and dark until sowing. Use the growing table above as a planning reference for your local season.
FAQ
Are these seeds pelleted?
Yes. This listing is for 20 pelleted seeds, coated to make the naturally tiny lisianthus seed easier to see and sow.
When should I start White Croma II Lisianthus?
Start indoors 12-16 weeks before the last expected frost. Lisianthus grows slowly at first and benefits from early, careful indoor sowing.
Is lisianthus the same as a rose?
No. Lisianthus can look rose-like in arrangements, but it is Eustoma grandiflorum, with smooth cut-flower stems, oval buds, and blue-green foliage rather than thorny rose canes.
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