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Viviana™ Pink
FlowerEustoma grandiflorum
- Partial sun
- Zones 8–10
- 140 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 12" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Light pink 1-1 1/2" wide blooms on densely branching, vigorous plants. Viviana's pollen-free blooms offer extended vase life. The absence of messy pollen makes it an excellent choice for wedding flowers and wearable flowers such as corsages, boutonnieres, and flowers crowns. Compared to the Solo® series, Viviana's plant habit produces cut flower stems that offer more movement and a looser (less formal) wildflower look. Considered a spray-type Lisianthus. Group 1, best suited for spring production. Lisianthus is also known as prairie gentian, Texas bluebell, and showy prairie gentian. Pelleted seeds.
Planting
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before target transplant date; sow pelleted seeds on moist seed-starting mix under lights at 70-75°F; transplant seedlings outdoors after hardening off when 2-3 true leaves develop
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-draining, fertile loam amended with organic matter; avoid heavy clay and waterlogged conditions. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.