Eustoma grandiflorum Piccolo® Pure White F1 | Group 2 Lisianthus

Eustoma grandiflorum Piccolo® Pure White F1 produces elegant, single white flowers with a delicate, cup-shaped form. Their fresh white colour brings lightness to summer bouquets, wedding flowers and natural floral arrangements.

The Piccolo® series combines sturdy stems, firm petals and long vase life. Its smaller flower cups and firm petals help reduce Botrytis-related damage during transport, making the series a practical choice for cut flower growers.

Plant Information

Botanical Name: Eustoma grandiflorum
Common Name: Lisianthus
Series: Piccolo®
Variety: Pure White F1
Flowering Group: 2
Cultivation: Grown as an annual cut flower
Flower Colour: Pure white
Flower Type: Single, cup-shaped
Stems: Sturdy, suitable for cutting
Vase Life: Long, depending on harvest stage and care
Seed to Flower: Varies with temperature, light and growing conditions
Growing Position: Bright and sheltered; particularly suitable for greenhouse production
Soil: Fertile and well-drained
Uses: Cut flowers, wedding bouquets and summer arrangements

Pure White Flowers for Elegant Bouquets

Piccolo® Pure White F1 is a beautiful choice for growers who prefer single-flowered lisianthus. Its open flower cups give bouquets an airy, natural appearance.

White flowers combine easily with soft pink, lavender, apricot and fresh green foliage. Use them in all-white wedding bouquets, gentle pastel arrangements or mixed summer bouquets where they bring freshness and balance.

The Piccolo® Series

Piccolo® is an established series of single-flowered lisianthus, valued for its delicate flower size, strong stems and lasting quality after cutting.

The series includes varieties in Groups 2 and 3. Piccolo® Pure White F1 belongs to Group 2.

Piccolo® is particularly suited to summer production. Year-round production is also possible under controlled greenhouse conditions with supplementary lighting.

Sowing & Seedling Care

Lisianthus grows slowly during its early stages, so allow plenty of time for seedling production.

Sow into a fine, well-drained seed-starting substrate and follow the instructions on the seed packet. Keep the growing medium evenly moist without waterlogging.

If using pelleted seeds, thoroughly moisten the pellet coating so it can dissolve. After germination, provide good light. Indoor winter sowings benefit from supplementary grow lights.

Transplant before roots become crowded in their cells. Handle the root ball gently and maintain the original planting depth.

Growing Conditions & Care

Choose a bright, sheltered growing position with fertile, well-drained soil. Greenhouse cultivation makes it easier to manage temperature, watering and humidity.

Maintain consistent soil moisture and good airflow. Water at the base of the plants to help keep leaves and flowers dry.

A support net helps keep stems straight and supports the plants as they develop and flower.

Harvesting & Vase Care

Cut stems when several flowers have opened. Remove leaves that would sit below the waterline and place the stems promptly into a clean vase with fresh water.

Refresh the water regularly and use cut flower food if available. Careful handling helps preserve the long vase life associated with the Piccolo® series.