Eustoma grandiflorum 'Florida Blue'
Texas Bluebell
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Texas Bluebell (Eustoma grandiflorum 'Florida Blue') - Description
Eustoma is found in warm regions of the Southern United States, Mexico, Caribbean and northern South America. They are herbaceous annuals with bluish green, slightly succulent leaves, and large funnel shaped, light blue flowers growing on long straight stems. Forever Blue is an AAS winner. Compact, strong-stemmed plants are ideal for pots or beds. 3" flowers. A natural North American native for any hot, sunny location.
Texas Bluebell (Eustoma grandiflorum 'Florida Blue') - Blooming
A long, warm growing season is needed for the best blooming. Stake the heavy flower stems for the best display. It will take about 5 months from planting until first bloom.
Texas Bluebell (Eustoma grandiflorum 'Florida Blue') - Growth
Annuals, biennials, and short-lived perennials. Eustoma does best in full sun in beds and borders. Dwarf specimens do well in containers indoors or out.
Texas Bluebell (Eustoma grandiflorum 'Florida Blue') - Planting
Sow the dust-sized seeds indoors in individual pots 10-12 weeks before last frost of spring. Press seeds into soil surface. Seeds germinate at 65-70°F (18-21°C) in 2-3 weeks. Keep soil dryish to prevent root rot. Zone 8 or south seeds can be grown as biennials, sowing seeds in midsummer. You can also propagate with cuttings, but growing from seeds will result in a better plant.
Texas Bluebell (Eustoma grandiflorum 'Florida Blue') - Pest
Common problems include virus diseases, stem cankers, wilt, and gray mold.
Texas Bluebell (Eustoma grandiflorum 'Florida Blue') - Interesting facts
Native Americans used the bitter tasting flower of Eustoma, also known as Lisianthus, as medicine.
Texas Bluebell (Eustoma grandiflorum 'Florida Blue') - Soil and irrigation
Grow in average to fertile, well-drained, moist soil. Neutral to alkaline works best. Water freely during the growing season; reduce in winter.
