Eustoma grandiflorum ABC™ Green I F1 | Lisianthus | Pelleted Seeds
Premium Group I Lisianthus with elegant green double flowers, strong stems and exceptional vase life – an outstanding variety for cut flowers, wedding bouquets and professional floristry.
Eustoma grandiflorum ABC™ Green I F1 is a professional cut flower Lisianthus from the highly regarded ABC™ series. It produces beautiful double green flowers with a high petal count, carried on strong stems. The fresh green colour brings a sophisticated, natural look to floral designs and makes this variety especially valuable for wedding flowers, bouquets and modern floristry.
ABC™ genetics are known for uniform growth and reliable professional performance, with reduced sensitivity to rosetting during both the plug stage and after transplanting. Uniform vigour also helps create a more concentrated harvest period.
Plant Information
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Botanical name: Eustoma grandiflorum
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Common name: Lisianthus
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Series: ABC™ F1
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Variety: Green I
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Group: I
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Flower colour: Green
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Flower type: Double, high petal count
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Seed form: Pelleted
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Position: Full sun
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Use: Cut flowers, bouquets, wedding floristry
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Best for: Greenhouse and high tunnel
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Plug crop time: 8–10 weeks
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Days to Bloom: approx. 126–168 days from sowing
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Vase life: Approx. 10–15 days
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Life cycle: Commonly grown as an annual cut flower
What Does Group I Mean?
The “I” in ABC™ Green I F1 means Group I (Group 1). Lisianthus varieties are divided into flowering groups to help growers select the right variety for different seasons and growing conditions.
Group I is an early-season group, particularly useful for production during periods with cooler temperatures and lower light levels. This makes ABC™ Green I a valuable choice for extending the Lisianthus cut flower season.
Premium Double Flowers for Cutting
ABC™ Green I F1 produces large, fully double flowers with a high petal count and strong stems suitable for professional cutting.
The elegant green colour is extremely versatile in floristry. It works beautifully as a soft focal flower or as a sophisticated neutral alongside white, cream, blush pink, apricot and pastel flowers.
Its refined flower form makes it especially attractive for wedding bouquets, bridal arrangements, romantic garden-style bouquets and contemporary floristry.
Exceptional Vase Life
Lisianthus is one of the most valuable cut flowers for arrangements thanks to its beautiful rose-like flowers and excellent vase life.
ABC™ Green I F1 can provide approximately 10–15 days of vase life under suitable conditions, making it an excellent choice for both home-grown bouquets and professional floristry.
Sowing & Germination
Lisianthus seeds are extremely small and should not be buried deeply. The pelleted seed form makes these tiny seeds much easier to handle and sow accurately, which is particularly helpful for beginners.
Fill a plug tray with a fine, moist seed-starting substrate. Place 1 pelleted seed on the surface of each cell and gently press it against the substrate to ensure good contact.
Do not push the seed deep into the substrate. Lisianthus requires light for germination. If desired, the seed can be covered with only a very thin layer of fine vermiculite.
Keep the substrate evenly moist throughout germination. It is particularly important that the pellet does not dry out after sowing.
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Sowing: 1 pelleted seed per cell
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Sowing depth: Surface sow; do not bury deeply
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Cover: None or only a very thin layer of fine vermiculite
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Light: Required for germination
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Germination temperature: 20–22°C
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Germination: Approx. 8–12 days under optimum conditions
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Plug crop time: Approx. 8–10 weeks
After germination, provide the seedlings with plenty of light and good air circulation. Avoid excessively warm growing conditions and gradually grow the young plants cooler to encourage compact, healthy development.
Beginner tip: Lisianthus seedlings are very small and grow slowly during their first weeks – this is completely normal. Do not try to speed them up with excessive heat or fertiliser. Good light, even moisture and patience are the keys to producing healthy young plants.
Growing & Crop Time
ABC™ Green I F1 is particularly well suited to greenhouse and high-tunnel production. Plant into fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter and provide a sunny position.
Approximate time from transplanting to flowering:
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Summer: 10–12 weeks
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Spring / Autumn: 12–14 weeks
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Winter: 14–18 weeks
Growing time will vary depending on temperature, light levels and local growing conditions.
For professional production, recommended planting density is approximately:
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Summer: 84 plants/m²
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Winter: 64 plants/m²
Harvesting for Cut Flowers
Harvest when at least one flower on the stem has opened. The combination of strong stems, double flowers and excellent vase life makes ABC™ Green I F1 especially suitable for high-quality bouquets and floral arrangements.
Why Choose ABC™ Green I F1?
- Elegant green double flowers
- High petal count for a full, premium flower form
- Professional Group I Lisianthus
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Strong stems for cut flower production
- Excellent uniformity
- Reduced sensitivity to rosetting
- Reliable professional genetics
- Concentrated harvest period
- Exceptional vase life
- Highly desirable for wedding floristry
- Beautiful in bouquets and floral arrangements
- Excellent for greenhouse and high-tunnel production
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Pelleted seeds for easier and more precise sowing
Eustoma grandiflorum ABC™ Green I F1 is an outstanding choice for growers looking for a premium green Lisianthus for cut flowers. Its elegant double blooms, sophisticated green colour, strong stems and excellent vase life make it particularly valuable for wedding floristry, garden-grown bouquets and professional cut flower production.
