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Corelli™ III Light Pink
Flower
FlowerEustoma grandiflorum
- Partial sun
- Zones 8–10
- 155 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 12" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
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.
Planting
Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last spring frost date; transplant outdoors after frost danger and nighttime temperatures consistently exceed 50°F
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil amended with compost or peat moss. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 10-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Whiteflies, spider mites, thrips in greenhouse environments. Common diseases: Fusarium wilt, Pythium root rot, powdery mildew in humid conditions.