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| Common Name |
Lisianthus |
| Botanical Name |
Lisianthus - Eustoma Grandiflora |
| Origin |
This flower is derived from a native American wild flower grown on the prairies and discovered by Japanese seed merchants |
| Description |
Lisanthus have stunning silky rose-like blooms. They come in a range of beautiful shades ranging through pinks, purples, creams and whites and have both single and double flowers. |
| Where Grown |
They are grown worldwide today. |
| Availability |
They are mainly available from late spring through summer to autumn. |
| Use in Flower Arrangements |
The lisianthus is very eye catching. It is a florist's dream being a beautiful flower in lovely colours with long vase life and is good in oasis arrangements. |
| Caring for the Flowers |
As with most cut flowers, take off any leaves that will be under water level and trim stems. Change water every few days and re-trim stem ends. Flowers ideally prefer a cooler environment than a warmer one to last longer. |
