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Rosanne 3 Brown
FlowerEustoma grandiflorum
- Partial sun
- Zones 8–10
- 140 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 12" spacing
- Moderate water
- Annual
Overview
Novel 2-3" blooms with slightly ruffled petals with an antique hue. Group 3, best suited for spring to summer production. In our spring-sown trials, Rosanne 3 Brown blooms slightly later than Rosanne Black Pearl and Rosanne Green both of which are group 1. Lisianthus is also known as prairie gentian, Texas bluebell, and showy prairie gentian. Pelleted seeds.
Planting
Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost on soil surface under light; do not cover seeds. Transplant outdoors after last frost date.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-draining loam amended with compost or perlite; lisianthus does not tolerate heavy clay without amendment. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 10-21 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, Botrytis, damping-off disease (seedlings).