Lisianthus Cessna Rose Picotee III coated seeds - Eustoma russelianu
Lisianthus Cessna Rose Picotee III coated seeds - Eustoma russelianu
Lisianthus Cessna Rose Picotee III coated seeds - Eustoma russelianu
Lisianthus russellianus 'Cessna Rose Picotee III'
Lisianthius, Lisianthus, Prairie gentian
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Description
Lisianthus F1 ‘Cessna Rose Picotee III’ displays beautiful double white corollas finely edged with pink and boasts excellent vase life. Much sought after for cut flower arrangements, this cultivar also thrives in flower beds or large pots, where it flowers all summer. The Cessna series is renowned for its ease of cultivation as well as its abundant and regular flowering.
The coated seeds are surrounded by a neutral film that gives them volume. They allow more precise sowing, make handling easier, reduce losses and promote more uniform germination.
Botanically, Lisianthus belongs to the Gentianaceae family. Eustoma grandiflorum is a commonly used synonym for Eustoma russellianum. The species, perennial but short-lived, is native to the Great Plains of North America as far as northern Mexico, where it is found in moist prairies, along streams and in sandy-loam plains, often slightly calcareous. In our gardens, it is grown as an annual or biennial, depending on the climate.
‘Cessna Rose Picotee III’ belongs to the Cessna series, a selection of F1 hybrids dedicated to cut flowers. This line produces well-filled double flowers in summer on long, sturdy stems, good for cutting.
The habit of the plants is upright, branched at the top. In the open ground, their height ranges between 70 and 90 cm, sometimes more under glass; in a 20–25 cm diameter pot, expect 40 to 60 cm in height. The stems are sturdy, bearing opposite leaves, ovate to lanceolate, slightly glaucous and waxy. The cup-shaped flowers, with several rows of petals, measure 5 to 7 cm in diameter; in this variety, they are white with a soft pink edge. Flowering takes place from July to September. After flowering, dry capsules form, containing many fine seeds. The root system is relatively fine, taprooted, sensitive to overwatering and repotting: avoid disturbing the root ball.
‘Cessna Rose Picotee III’ can be used in well-tended flower beds, contemporary-style borders and large containers to decorate the patio. In borders, combine its white flowers edged in pink with fine textures and soft shades: consider Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’ for the soft spikes, Gaura lindheimeri ‘Whirling Butterflies’ for movement, and the shrubby sage Salvia microphylla ‘Anduus’ to echo the pink tones. A cloud of Gypsophila paniculata ‘Bristol Fairy’ will lighten the whole arrangement.
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Flowering
Foliage
Plant habit
Botanical data
Lisianthus
russellianus
'Cessna Rose Picotee III'
Gentianaceae
Lisianthius, Lisianthus, Prairie gentian
Eustoma russellianum 'Cessna Rose Picotee', Bilamista grandiflora 'Cessna Rose Picotee'
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
How to sow coated seeds of Lisianthus F1 Cessna Rose Picotee III:
Under a bright, heated shelter: January to March for summer flowering (allow 12–15 weeks before planting out). Sowing is possible from December for well-equipped amateurs. Professionals under heated glass: in October-November to advance the season.
In very mild climates, a sowing in August-September can be attempted under protection for early planting out in spring.
Sow on the surface, without covering, in a fine, sterile compost (pH 6.3–6.8) kept uniformly moist but never waterlogged; they need light to germinate. Ideal temperatures: 20–22°C until emergence (10–20 days), under a lid or film to retain moisture, then 18–20°C with good ventilation and 14–16 hours of light.
Water from below, provide a gentle feed (low-dose balanced fertiliser) and prick out into plug plants when the young plants have 2–3 true leaves, handling the plug without breaking the roots. Harden them off for 10 to 14 days (gradually more light and air) before planting out after all risk of frost.
In open ground, choose a plot in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil, deeply loosened; plant at 15–20 cm spacing, mulch to keep moisture, install support netting if the site is exposed to wind, and water regularly at first, then more sparingly once the roots have established. Maintain steady growth with small applications of potassium-rich fertiliser (avoid excess ammoniacal nitrogen), monitor ventilation to limit Botrytis and damping off, and act quickly against aphids and thrips.
In pots, use a container of at least 25–30 cm, with drainage holes, filled with an airy substrate (quality compost + 20–30% perlite or pumice); water when the top 2 cm are dry, allow to drain, and feed every 2–3 weeks at a light dose or with a slow-release fertiliser. Pinching out is not useful for cutting (it delays flowering), but can be tried very early (4–6 pairs of leaves) on pot plants to encourage branching.
Growing temperatures after planting: 16–18°C at night and 18–24°C during the day; avoid heat stress and watering over the flowers.
For cutting, harvest when the first flower is open, or the buds are well coloured; remove the lower leaves, recut the stems and place them quickly in clean water: vase life is excellent if the plant has grown without water stress.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.