Eustoma Russellianum (Lisadora Apricot) F1 Hybrid

Grow Soft Pinky-Apricot Blooms with Eustoma Russellianum (Lisadora Apricot) F1 Hybrid Seeds

Introducing Eustoma Russellianum (Lisadora Apricot) F1 Hybrid, a delightful variety showcasing lovely flowers in a soft and appealing pinky-apricot color. Reaching a height of approximately 3ft (90cm), ‘Lisadora Apricot’ brings a warm and elegant touch to gardens and cut flower arrangements.

Charming Flowers in a Soft Pinky-Apricot Hue

The ‘Lisadora Apricot’ Eustoma is admired for its uniquely colored blooms. The gentle blend of pink and apricot creates a warm and inviting shade that adds a touch of romance to any setting. These elegant flowers are a favorite among those who appreciate soft and sophisticated color palettes in their gardens and bouquets.

F1 Hybrid Vigor and Versatile Use

As an F1 hybrid, ‘Lisadora Apricot’ exhibits excellent vigor and uniformity. Its strong stems make it well-suited for cutting, allowing you to easily enjoy its beautiful color indoors. Whether planted in garden beds, borders, or containers, this Eustoma will provide a continuous display of its charming blooms.

Specific Germination Instructions Requiring Light (Sow Indoors in August)

For successful germination of Eustoma ‘Lisadora Apricot’ F1 Hybrid seeds, indoor sowing in August, approximately 12 weeks before your typical season start, is recommended. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained, soil-less seed compost. Do not cover the seeds, but gently press them into the soil, as light is needed for germination. Maintain an ideal temperature of 20-25°C and keep the compost consistently moist. Germination typically takes around 10-20 days. Once the seedlings have developed 4-5 true leaves and the weather has cooled, transplant them to the garden with a spacing of 15-20cm (6-8 inches). Pinch back young plants to encourage bushier growth and more flowering stems.

Optimal Growing Conditions for Abundant Blooms

Eustoma ‘Lisadora Apricot’ prefers any acid-free soil (pH 6.5-7.2) that is moist but well-drained, in a location with full or partial sun. In the hottest regions, offering light shade during the peak of the day can be beneficial. Water well during periods of active growth, but reduce watering as the plants become more established. These plants can also be successfully grown on a sunny windowsill until flowering begins, at which point they can be moved out of direct, intense sunlight.

Harvesting for Cut Flowers

For the best quality cut flowers, harvest the stems in the morning when one or more flowers on the stem have fully opened.

• Flower Color: Pinky-apricot
• Plant Height: Approximately 90cm (3ft)
• Sowing Time (Indoors): August, 12 weeks before the season start
• Sowing Method: Surface sow onto moist, soil-less compost (light needed for germination)
• Germination Time: 10-20 days
• Soil Preference: Acid-free (pH 6.5-7.2), moist but well-drained
• Light Preference: Full or partial sun (light shade in hottest regions)
• Watering: Water well when growing, reduce when established