Description and characteristics of 18 varieties of eustoma, their planting and care

Eustoma, also called Lisianthus, attracts the attention of plant growing lovers with its abundant and bright flowering and high decorative qualities. She is in no way inferior to the queen of gardens herself - the rose. The homeland of this bright representative of the Gentian family is the southern part of North America. It could also be found in northern South America, Mexico and the Caribbean islands. There are about 60 varieties of eustoma, each with its own characteristics and distinctive features.

Popular varieties of Eustoma: description and characteristics

To decide on the choice of an exotic flower, you need to take a closer look at the popular varieties, become familiar with their characteristics, strengths and weaknesses.

There are types of eustoma with an intensive growth rate and low-growing ones (compact in size); this plant is also distinguished by its intended purpose: for use in bouquets, for growing in the garden.

Cinderella

This variety belongs to annual plants; it stands out for its delicate and double flowers. The bush forms strong and branched stems, their height does not exceed 50 centimeters. A real bouquet of amazing flowers is formed on their tops. It is preferable for Cinderella eustoma to choose clearings with good lighting and fertile soil.

Seeds are planted in the ground in late February or early March. Fine seeding material is not sprinkled with soil, it is left on the surface and irrigated with a spray bottle. To create a greenhouse effect, a mini-greenhouse is built from polyethylene. The appearance of sprouts is expected after 10-12 days; the room temperature should be between 21-24 degrees.

Eustoma is a fairly promising plant with high decorative qualities. It is planted in industrial greenhouses, on balconies, and in open areas.

Lisianthus Russell

Eustoma Russell grows in the form of a compact, beautifully flowering shrub. Its stems are straight, branched, the leaf blades are oval in shape and have a grayish tint. The flowers of Eustoma Russell are quite large in size and resemble bells in appearance.

Their color can be red, lilac, or yellow.There are also specimens with blue, white and pink flowers. There are also varieties that combine two colors and with different colored edges. Eustoma Russell is actively used both for garden decoration and for indoor growing. For lush and bright flowering, the bush needs sufficient sunlight.

Mermaid

This type of eustoma has miniature compact dimensions. The height of its crown is only 15 centimeters. There is no need for such manipulation as pinching. The stems are distinguished by abundant branching. Thanks to its bushiness, Mermaid eustoma can be effectively grown in pots.

The low-growing hybrid produces simple flowers, the diameter of which does not exceed 6 centimeters. They are painted white, light pink, purple or blue.

Eustoma Echo

This series of lisianthus is especially popular among gardeners; it is mainly used for cutting. Its distinctive feature is its rather large double flowers. Eustoma Echo is an early flowering plant.

The height of the bush with spreading branches reaches 70 centimeters; it is decorated with half-open buds with spirally arranged petals. They are 6-7 centimeters in diameter. There are 11 varieties of eustoma in this series, each of which differs in the size of the flowers and their color.

Sapphire pink haze

This attractive plant grows only 10-15 centimeters in height. The leaf blades attract attention with their bluish tint and waxy coating. Large flowers are white-pink in color and funnel-shaped. It is recommended to grow eustoma Sapphire in sunny meadows.

The plant loves abundant irrigation and spraying. For lush and abundant flowering, the plant should be fed every week.Sowing is done in February-August, using light sandy soil to fill containers. Plants begin to bloom after 6-7 months.

Terry

Eustoma produces double, funnel-shaped flowers. Their color can be pink, white, lilac and purple; there are also two-colored species with large inflorescences. They can be 7-8 centimeters in diameter. In appearance, half-open flowers are very similar to a rose, and blooming flowers are very similar to poppies.

The height of strong stems reaches 80-90 centimeters. Due to the dense branching starting from the middle of the stem, each branch looks like a full-fledged bouquet. Terry eustoma looks equally effective both as a home crop and as a garden crop. A cut bouquet is distinguished not only by its luxurious appearance, but also by its ability to be stored for a long time.

Loyalty F1

The flower stands out for its compact size, its height does not exceed 20 centimeters. Numerous small snow-white flowers have a spiral arrangement. Eustoma Fidelity fits perfectly into flower arrangements in open areas, as well as in the interior of a room.

Riddle F1

This variety of eustoma is an incredibly beautiful and delicate bush of compact size. Its height is no more than 20 centimeters. The annual plant is popular for its semi-open light blue rose-like flowers. The petals have a satin surface and a spiral arrangement.

Eustoma Riddle can be planted in outdoor flowerpots, containers, and in pots for home use. The highly branched stems are very strong; a bouquet of original flowers is formed at their top. It is best to choose sunny meadows with fertile soil for planting.To get a beautifully flowering bush in July, seeds should be planted in the ground in the last days of February-March.

Mariachi lime

Exquisite and very delicate eustoma is an annual plant. The height of its stems does not exceed 80-100 centimeters. They are powerful, capable of supporting mega double large flowers of light green color. They strongly resemble roses. Eustoma Mariachi lime is distinguished by its long-term preservation of cut flowers and high decorative characteristics.

To successfully grow it, it is enough to select a well-lit place by the sun, carry out regular irrigation measures and timely apply nutritional compositions. It is recommended to carry out sowing work in late February-March.

Eustoma is planted in open areas after the threat of sub-zero temperatures has passed.

The little mermaid is white

This sophisticated, compact plant has been decorating gardens and parks for a long time; it is also grown indoors. The height of the bush does not exceed 15 centimeters. The stems are strong and branched. They produce snow-white flowers that leave no one indifferent. Flowering is early and long lasting, the aroma is delicate and pleasant.

Little Mermaid Blue

This is a hybrid variety of eustoma, which is grown as an annual plant in mid-latitudes. A low-growing crop does not exceed 15 centimeters in height. A large number of shoots are formed on a strong stem, which explains the splendor of the bush. Beautiful inflorescences located on the upper part of the stem consist of blue buds. The petals are formed in a spiral, which gives the flowers a special originality.

Little mermaid pink

Annual eustoma is distinguished by the soft pink color of its buds, which when half-bloomed look like roses. The petals have a satin surface and are arranged in a spiral. Due to its short stature and compactness, rose eustoma is often used as a potted plant, but it also looks impressive in hanging flowerpots. Real bouquets are formed on strong and branched stems no more than 15 centimeters high.

Twinkie light purple

The color of the buds is unusual, purple. The petals are quite beautiful, with a satin surface, they are arranged in a spiral. The stems grow strong and branched, their height is 50 centimeters. A luxurious bouquet is formed at their top. It is recommended to plant Twinkie eustoma in sunny areas with fertile soil. Seeds are planted in late February-early March. A decorative purple plant effectively decorates greenhouses, flower beds, and balconies.

Flamenco yellow

One-year-old eustoma Flamenco has proven itself exclusively on the positive side. It is valued for its large flowers and pleasant smell. On tall stems (70 centimeters) yellow buds are formed, satin petals arranged in a spiral. They are 7 centimeters in diameter. The plant has an attractive appearance, it is relatively unpretentious in care and is distinguished by early flowering.

Echo Picoti

This early-blooming hybrid of the Echo series stands out for its large double flowers. They are painted in a soft pink color. Eustoma looks especially harmonious in group compositions, flowerpots, and for cutting.

Echo lavender

The height of the stems is 70 centimeters. They are strong and can withstand large flowers. Terry eustoma produces lavender-colored buds that are 5-6 centimeters in diameter.The plant blooms profusely and for a long time in well-lit clearings with nutritious soil.

Tenderness

The compact plant attracts attention with flowers with a satin texture. Its height is 20 centimeters. The plant is an annual plant, quite attractive in appearance, and after cutting it retains its decorative qualities for a long time.

Eustoma white

A distinctive feature of lisianthus is its large flowers and the white color of the buds. This variety is most often used to create wedding bouquets. They are also used to decorate banquet halls. This is not only an attractive plant, but also quite an impressive one.

Eustoma is a highly decorative and luxurious bush with large flowers. Even novice plant growers can grow it, the main thing is to adhere to the rules of agricultural technology.