Lisianthus plants and flowers. Lisianthus or 'prarie rose' are a colorful garden plant. Lisianthus are used widely in corsages and other floral arrangements and are are suitable to grow inpots. Remmebr that Lisianthus are the native flower of Texas (the texas rose) and are originally from the dry prairies, they areused to hot dry conditions and cold evenings.
As they are heavy flowering plants Lisianthus require a fair amount of fertilizer. Used widely as cut flowers, cut them close to the base of the stem, they will reflower in a month or two. Lisianthus Plants and seeds are available for sale from listed, Mail Order Nurseries.
Lisianthus are a perennial native to the mid west of the USA, hence the name prairie rose. Lisianthus have rose shaped flowers and come in a wide range of colors. Full sun in a humus rich well drained soil is the best position. Lisianthus do well in deep pots, cut back after flowering to promote a second flush of flowers.
Lisianthus grow natuarally along river beds in desert areas and are actually fairly deep rooted, the root system searches for water below the dry surface, so although they grow in dry areas they do require access to water.
Lisianthus make great cut flowers. Remember not to mulch lisianthus.
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17 William St Murray Bridge SA 5253
email:jdflora@bigpond.com.au
Lisianthus specialists. Huge range available by mail order.
Also Carnations . Can send to WA.
Lisianthus. Lisianthus plants, lisianthus care for Sydney (NSW), Melbourne (VIC), Brisbane (QLD), Adelaide (SA), Perth (WA), Darwin (NT),Hobart (TAS) and Canberra as well as Rural Australia.
