Eustoma grandiflorum Rosita® Champagne F1 | Group 3 Lisianthus

Eustoma grandiflorum Rosita® Champagne F1 produces elegant, double flowers in delicate champagne tones, blending creamy petals with a soft blush-pink tint. The rounded, rose-like blooms bring a romantic appearance to wedding bouquets, pastel arrangements and seasonal floral designs.

The Rosita® series combines strong stems, firm petals and excellent vase life. Its medium-sized flowers offer a beautiful contrast to larger, heavily ruffled lisianthus varieties, adding balance and variety to mixed bouquets.

Plant Information

Botanical Name: Eustoma grandiflorum
Common Name: Lisianthus
Series: Rosita®
Variety: Champagne F1
Flowering Group: 3
Cultivation: Grown as an annual cut flower
Flower Colour: Soft champagne with creamy and blush-pink tones
Flower Type: Double, rounded and rose-like
Height: Approximately 75–85 cm under suitable production conditions; varies with cultivation
Spacing: Approximately 15 cm
Vase Life: Excellent, depending on harvest stage and care
Seed to Flower: Several months; varies with temperature, light and growing conditions
Growing Position: Sunny and sheltered; suitable for greenhouse production
Soil: Fertile and well-drained
Uses: Cut flowers, wedding bouquets and mixed arrangements

Soft Champagne Flowers for Romantic Bouquets

Rosita® Champagne F1 is a beautiful choice for growers seeking champagne lisianthus with gentle pink and cream colouring. Its rose-like flowers suit bridal bouquets, understated arrangements and soft pastel palettes.

Combine the blooms with ivory, blush pink, apricot or lavender. Fresh green foliage highlights their delicate colouring, while burgundy or plum flowers provide a deeper contrast.

The reference image shows a noticeable pink blush, so the colour is best described as a blend of champagne, cream and pale pink. Its appearance can vary with lighting, flower stage and growing conditions.

The Rosita® Series & Group 3

Rosita® is an established series of double-flowered lisianthus, valued for its rounded blooms, sturdy stems and thick petals.

Firm petals help reduce handling damage and Botrytis-related problems during transport. Good ventilation and careful moisture management remain important during cultivation.

The series includes varieties in Groups 1, 2, 3 and 4. Rosita® Champagne F1 belongs to Group 3. Plan sowing and planting dates according to your growing conditions and intended harvest season.

Sowing & Seedling Care

Lisianthus develops slowly during its early stages, so allow several months for propagation and growth to flowering.

Sow on the surface of a fine, well-drained seed-starting substrate. Do not cover with soil. If supplied as pelleted seed, carefully moisten the pellets so their coating can dissolve.

Keep the substrate evenly moist without allowing it to dry out or become waterlogged. Provide sufficient light during germination and after emergence. Winter sowings benefit from supplementary grow lights.

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

Growing Conditions & Care

Choose a sunny, sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil. Greenhouse cultivation helps manage temperature, watering and humidity.

Space plants approximately 15 cm apart and use a support net to encourage straight stems.

Maintain consistent moisture and good airflow. Water at the base of the plants to keep leaves and flowers dry. Use clean propagation trays and a quality, well-drained growing medium.

Flowering time depends on temperature, light levels, sowing date and seedling development. Plan ahead and provide adequate lighting for early indoor sowings.

Harvesting & Vase Care

Cut stems when several flowers have opened. Remove leaves below the waterline and place the stems promptly into clean water.

Refresh the water regularly and use cut flower food if available. Careful harvesting and handling help preserve the excellent vase life of Rosita® flowers.