{"product_id":"lisianthus-seeds-echo-mix-f1-10-seeds-pelleted-eustoma-grandiflorum","title":"Lisianthus Seeds | Echo Mix F1 | 10 Seeds | Pelleted | Eustoma Grandiflorum","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease find for sale 10 Lisianthus Seeds Echo Double Colour Mix F1 Hybrid  - in pelleted for ease of germination and handling. Formerly known as Eustoma Grandiflorum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy grow Lisianthus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a nutshell Lisianthus has most of the benefits of a rose but without all the problems!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional Cut Flowers: Lisianthus are famous for lasting up to two weeks in a vase, making them perfect for home-grown bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning Aesthetics: They feature ruffled, multi-layered petals that closely resemble high-end roses or peonies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibrant Colors: the Echo F1 mix has lovely pink, lilac, white and deep mauve\u003cbr\u003eLong Bloom Time: Once established, they can continue to bloom beautifully from mid-summer straight through to the first autumn frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePet-Safe: Unlike true lilies or many other common ornamentals, Lisianthus is non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMostly grown as a hot summer loving annual, however as British get hotter and winters milder, with care they can now be grown as perennials - either by digging up and protectingover winter, or by heavy mulching in situ depending on your location and soil.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Guide \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow Lisianthus indoors either late winter or early spring for summer flowering, or mid-autumn for early blooms the following year\u003cbr\u003ePrepare a tray of good quality moist general purpose compost.\u003cbr\u003eSow seeds individually on the surface of the compost \u003cbr\u003eTamp the seeds into the compost to ensure good contact but do not cover as light needed for germination\u003cbr\u003eCover with a very light dusting of fine vermiculite\u003cbr\u003eA constant temperature of 20-25c is need for germination so bes to use heated propagator or heat mat\u003cbr\u003eEnsure compost remains moist but not waterlogged\u003cbr\u003eCover seed tray but have some air holes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn sowing is often preferred by experienced gardeners as this allows the young plants to establish strong roots as well as earlier blooms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55589665210744,"sku":null,"price":4.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/LisianthusMixfront.jpg?v=1782388270","url":"https:\/\/speedy-seeds.co.uk\/products\/lisianthus-seeds-echo-mix-f1-10-seeds-pelleted-eustoma-grandiflorum","provider":"speedyseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}