Corelli III Light Pink – Pelleted (F1) Lisianthus

New! The palest blush lisianthus. Conventional seed with conventional pelleting. This seed is not NOP-compliant.
Pale, blush-pink petals with deep maroon/burgundy centers that draw you in when the porcelain-like blooms are fully open. 2–3 1/2", fully double, lightly ruffled flowers. Awarded Cut Flower of the Year by the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers. Group 3 (main season) for late spring, summer, and fall harvest. Color is lighter than Arena III Baby Pink and Voyage 2 Pink Improved. Lisianthus is also known as prairie gentian, Texas bluebell, and showy prairie gentian. Pelleted seeds. Ht. 28–38". Avg. 38,900 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 10-15 days at 68-72°F (20-22°C)
SOWING: Transplant (recommended) – Sow into 288-cell or preferred, deep-cell seedling container, 12-13 weeks before planting out. Greenhouse production is highly recommended. Light is needed for germination, but a thin layer of fine vermiculite covering the seed will help to control algae growth.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT: Varies.
PLANT SPACING: 4-8".
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
STEM LENGTH: 12-34".
VASE LIFE: 10-15 days. Ideal storage temperature 36-41°F (2-5°C).
HARVEST: When 1 or more of the flowers on a stem are open.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Well-drained soil high in organic matter.
DISEASE: Applying Rootshield® is recommended to provide prolonged protection against root pathogens.
USES: Excellent cut flower. Beds.