{"product_id":"eustoma-grandiflorum-piccolo-lavender-f1-group-2-lisianthus","title":"Eustoma grandiflorum Piccolo® Lavender F1 | Group 2 Lisianthus","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEustoma grandiflorum Piccolo® Lavender F1 | Group 2 Lisianthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEustoma grandiflorum Piccolo® Lavender F1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produces elegant single flowers in a delicate lavender shade. The smaller, cup-shaped blooms bring lightness to bouquets and floral arrangements, making this variety a beautiful choice for romantic summer flowers and wedding designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the established \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiccolo® series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Lavender F1 combines sturdy stems, firm petals and long vase life. The breeder identifies Piccolo® as a standard series for single-flowered lisianthus, with its smaller flower cups and firm petals helping reduce Botrytis-related damage during transport. \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 Piccolo®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lavender 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 Lavender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single, cup-shaped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStem Characteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sturdy, suitable for cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVase Life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long; depends on harvesting and care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Summer crops or controlled greenhouse production with supplementary lighting\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\u003eDelicate Lavender Flowers for Bouquets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiccolo® Lavender F1 offers a graceful alternative to densely double lisianthus. Its open, cup-shaped flowers create an airy appearance and allow each bloom to stand out in an arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lavender colour combines beautifully with white, ivory, blush pink, pale apricot and fresh green foliage. Use it in a soft pastel bouquet or alongside fuller flowers to introduce a lighter texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Piccolo® Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiccolo® is valued for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esingle flowers, sturdy stems and long vase life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its relatively small flower cups and firm petals are useful characteristics for harvesting, handling and transport.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe series includes varieties in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroups 2 and 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiccolo® Lavender belongs to Group 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The breeder recommends the series for summer production or year-round greenhouse growing with artificial light. Year-round production requires controlled growing conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing from Seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLisianthus develops slowly during its early stages, so allow plenty of time for indoor seed starting before the intended flowering season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide a fine, well-drained seed-starting substrate, consistent moisture and good light. When using pelleted seeds, keep the surface moist enough for the coating to dissolve and follow the sowing instructions supplied with the packet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung plants benefit from careful handling during transplanting. Avoid allowing the roots to become crowded, and maintain the original planting depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Conditions \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a bright, sheltered growing position with fertile, well-drained soil. Greenhouse growing makes it easier to manage temperature, moisture and light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain even moisture without waterlogging. Provide good ventilation and avoid wetting the flowers unnecessarily to help limit grey mould. Support netting helps keep flowering stems straight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe time from sowing to flowering depends on temperature, light and daylength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow for a long growing season rather than relying on a fixed flowering date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"therapyofflowers.com","offers":[{"title":"20 seeds \/ Pelleted","offer_id":55370607657303,"sku":null,"price":2.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 seeds \/ Pelleted","offer_id":55370607690071,"sku":null,"price":11.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/9275\/3751\/files\/EustomagrandiflorumPiccolo_LavenderF1Group2Lisianthus.png?v=1791732974","url":"https:\/\/www.therapyofflowers.com\/products\/eustoma-grandiflorum-piccolo-lavender-f1-group-2-lisianthus","provider":"therapyofflowers.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}