{"product_id":"eustoma-grandiflorum-alissa-light-apricot-imp-f1-group-2-lisianthus","title":"Eustoma grandiflorum Alissa Light Apricot Imp. F1 | Group 2 Lisianthus","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLisianthus Alissa Light Apricot Imp. F1 | Eustoma grandiflorum | Group 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLisianthus Alissa Light Apricot Imp. F1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produces large, fully double flowers in a delicate light apricot shade. Soft peach tones and lightly fringed petals give the flowers a romantic appearance, perfect for wedding bouquets, summer arrangements and elegant floral designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong stems, firm petals and long vase life make this variety an attractive choice for growing cut flowers. Its large, rounded buds add texture and beauty as they open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Eustoma grandiflorum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lisianthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alissa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light Apricot Imp. F1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Group:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grown as an annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light apricot with soft peach tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large, fully double, with lightly fringed petals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 80–90 cm under the series’ recommended growing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pelleted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlug Production:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 70–77 days under the breeder’s recommended conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime to Flower:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Depends on temperature, light and daylength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright and sheltered; suitable for greenhouse growing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile and well drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cut flowers, wedding bouquets and floral arrangements \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft Apricot Flowers for Romantic Bouquets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlissa Light Apricot Imp. F1 brings a gentle peach-apricot colour to bouquets. Its densely layered petals create a full, elegant flower that combines beautifully with ivory, cream, blush pink, lavender and fresh green foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe firm petals help reduce damage during harvesting and handling, while sturdy stems support the large blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower colour can vary with lighting, flower maturity and growing conditions, so the shade may appear softer or warmer as the flowers develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does “Imp.” Mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Imp.” is short for “Improved”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It identifies an updated breeding version of Alissa Light Apricot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe designation distinguishes this selection from the earlier version. It does not, on its own, specify which characteristics have been improved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroup 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e describes the variety’s flowering response and helps growers plan production under suitable conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Germination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLisianthus grows slowly during its early stages, so \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estart seeds indoors well ahead of the intended flowering season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Provide supplementary lighting when natural light is limited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone pelleted seed per cell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preferably in deep plug trays.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a fine, moist, well-drained seed-starting substrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlace seeds on the surface and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edo not cover with compost or vermiculite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the surface evenly moist so the pellet coating can dissolve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDuring germination, the breeder recommends a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esubstrate temperature of approximately 21°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOnce seedlings are established, grow on at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17–20°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with good light and ventilation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more uniform germination and to reduce rosetting, the breeder recommends holding freshly sown trays \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat 5–8°C for approximately three weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, before moving them into warmer conditions. This propagation method requires controlled temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid prolonged high temperatures during early growth, as these can encourage rosetting and delay flowering stem development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransplanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransplant when seedlings have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efour true leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, before their roots become crowded in the cells. Handle the root ball gently and maintain the original planting depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant into fertile, well-drained soil. Keep moisture consistent, particularly after transplanting, while avoiding waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed moderately and avoid excessive nitrogen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport netting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e helps keep the long flowering stems straight. Provide regular ventilation in a greenhouse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering time varies with growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Warmer temperatures, stronger light and longer days generally encourage faster development. The 70–77-day plug production period refers to the seedling stage, not the total time from sowing to flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutting for the Vase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest stems when \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo to three flowers are open\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Place them promptly in clean water and use cut-flower food to support vase life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLisianthus Alissa Light Apricot Imp. 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