Lisianthus Solo Blue Picotee Live Plant – Elegant Perennial Flower in 3 Inch Pot

Overview

Introduce breathtaking beauty to your outdoor space with the Lisianthus Solo Blue Picotee live plant. This exquisite perennial flower, known for its elegant, rose-like blooms, features captivating blue petals edged with white, creating a stunning ‘picotee’ effect. Each plant is a healthy, well-rooted starter grown in a nursery pot, ready to be transplanted into your garden or a larger container. While your starter plant arrives young and without flowers, it holds the promise of a spectacular display once mature. Lisianthus, scientifically known as Eustoma grandiflorum, is a favorite among gardeners and florists alike for its long-lasting cut flowers and striking appearance. This variety is perfect for adding sophistication to borders, cottage gardens, or as a focal point in patio arrangements. Cultivating this Lisianthus Solo Blue Picotee live plant will provide endless enjoyment as it matures into a vibrant, bloom-filled specimen.

The delicate appearance of Lisianthus belies its robust nature, making it a rewarding choice for gardeners seeking both beauty and resilience. Its unique coloring ensures it stands out, offering a sophisticated palette to any garden design. Prepare to be enchanted by the graceful charm and abundant blooms of this exceptional Lisianthus plant care is straightforward, making it accessible for a wide range of gardening enthusiasts.

Key Benefits

The Lisianthus Solo Blue Picotee live plant offers numerous advantages for any garden enthusiast:

• Stunning Aesthetic Appeal: Produces elegant, rose-like flowers with a striking blue and white picotee pattern, adding sophisticated beauty to any garden or floral arrangement. These blooms are highly sought after for their unique color combination.
• Long-Lasting Blooms: Enjoy a prolonged flowering season, providing continuous color and charm throughout the summer and into fall. The flowers are known for their durability both on the plant and as cut flowers.
• Excellent Cut Flower: Lisianthus is a florist’s favorite, celebrated for its exceptional vase life. You can bring the beauty of your garden indoors with fresh, long-lasting bouquets.
• Versatile Garden Use: Ideal for garden beds, borders, containers, and patio pots, allowing for flexible placement in various garden designs. Its upright growth habit makes it suitable for mixed plantings.
• Attracts Pollinators: While not a primary pollinator magnet, the beautiful blooms can attract beneficial insects to your garden, contributing to a healthier ecosystem.
• Unique Coloration: The distinctive blue petals with white edges make this an elegant perennial flower that stands out from more common garden choices, offering a touch of rarity.
• Rewarding Growth: Watching your young Lisianthus Solo Blue Picotee live plant mature and burst into bloom is a deeply satisfying experience for any gardener.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Proper Lisianthus plant care ensures your plant thrives and produces abundant blooms. Begin by transplanting your live starter plant outdoors in spring, only after all danger of frost has completely passed. Choose a location that receives full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Good air circulation is also crucial to prevent fungal issues. For soil, Lisianthus prefers well-draining, fertile soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Amend heavy clay soils with organic matter to improve drainage.

Watering is key for a healthy Lisianthus Solo Blue Picotee live plant. Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy. Overwatering can lead to root rot, while underwatering can stress the plant. Drip irrigation is highly recommended as it delivers water directly to the roots while keeping the foliage dry, significantly reducing the risk of fungal diseases. Fertilize every 2-4 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. Taller varieties of Lisianthus may require staking or support netting to prevent their stems from bending under the weight of their beautiful blooms. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage new growth and more prolific blooming. This helps maintain the plant’s vigor and extends the flowering period, providing you with a continuous display of this elegant perennial flower.

Protect your Lisianthus from strong winds, as their delicate stems can be prone to breakage. In regions with very hot summers, some afternoon shade can prevent scorching. Monitor for common pests like aphids and spider mites, and treat promptly with insecticidal soap if necessary. With diligent care, your Lisianthus will reward you with an impressive floral show, making it a highlight of your garden. For those wondering how to best care for their Lisianthus for garden, these tips will provide a solid foundation for success.

Size & Details

You will receive one healthy Lisianthus Solo Blue Picotee live plant, which is a well-rooted starter plant. It comes pre-potted in a 3 inch nursery pot, ensuring it has a strong foundation for growth upon arrival. Please note that photos of mature, blooming plants are for reference only; your plant will be a young starter, typically without flowers at the time of shipment. This allows you to witness its full growth cycle and enjoy its development.

When mature, Lisianthus typically grows to a height of 18 to 30 inches, depending on the variety and growing conditions, with a spread of about 8 to 12 inches. It has a moderate growth rate and will begin to produce its exquisite blue and white picotee blooms from summer through fall. This an elegant perennial flower that, while often treated as an annual in colder climates, can return year after year in suitable zones. Its compact size as a starter makes it easy to handle and transplant, providing a flexible option for various garden spaces.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Lisianthus plant get? A: When mature, the Lisianthus Solo Blue Picotee live plant typically reaches a height of 18 to 30 inches and spreads about 8 to 12 inches, depending on growing conditions and variety.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: This Lisianthus plant is shipped as a well-rooted starter plant in a 3 inch nursery pot, ready for transplanting into your garden or a larger container.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: Lisianthus is primarily an outdoor plant, thriving in full sun. While it can be grown in containers, it prefers outdoor conditions for optimal growth and flowering.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: For the best blooms, your elegant perennial flower requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Good air circulation is also important.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Lisianthus requires consistent moisture and good drainage, along with full sun. While not considered difficult, consistent attention to watering and sun exposure is key for successful Lisianthus plant care.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: You will receive one healthy, well-rooted starter plant in a nursery pot. It will be a young plant, and typically will not have flowers at the time of arrival.
• Q: When is the best time to plant? A: The best time to transplant your Lisianthus for garden is in the spring, after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: As this is a starter plant, it will take some time to mature. Blooms typically appear from summer through fall, usually within the first growing season if planted in spring.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: Lisianthus is often grown as an annual in colder climates. In warmer USDA zones, it can be a true perennial. Check your local USDA hardiness zone for specific guidance on overwintering.
• Q: What type of soil does Lisianthus prefer? A: This plant thrives in well-draining, fertile soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.