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Rosita® 3 Yellow
FlowerEustoma grandiflorum
- Partial sun
- Zones 8–10
- 155 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 12" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Extremely uniform, tall, vigorous plants produce 2-3" wide medium-sized double blooms which have a more rose-like shape than many other varieties, almost resembling garden roses. As buds mature, petals curl outward on open blooms, enhancing the rose-like appearance. Flower color is pale creamy yellow. Group 3 for late spring, summer, and fall harvest. Lisianthus is also known as prairie gentian, Texas bluebell, and showy prairie gentian. Pelleted seeds.
Planting
Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost on surface of moist seed-starting mix (do not cover); transplant after all frost danger passes
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained loam to sandy loam, slightly alkaline to neutral (pH 6.5-7.5). Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 10-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Spider mites, whiteflies. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, root rot (if overwatered), damping off (seedlings).