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Large, double flowers with fringed, curly petals
Top branching with large flower buds make it superb for bouquet usage
Excellent flower shape and stem length
Long vase life
 
🌱 Growing Conditions  Common Name: Lisianthus ‘Corelli 3 Apricot’  Height: 75–90 cm  Spacing: 15–20 cm Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)  Soil: Well-draining, fertile loam; pH 6.0–7.0  Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist during seedling stage, avoid waterlogging. Allow to dry out before watering  Fertilizer: Balanced, low-nitrogen feed every 4–6 weeks during active growth  Temperature: Prefers 18–24°C; seedlings benefit from cool nights and warm days
🌿 Planting & Care  Planting Time: Suitable for succession planting Winter & Early Spring, late Spring, plant high, try to ensure leaves do not don't soil.  Pruning: Pinching is optional  Pest Resistance: Generally pest-free; monitor for aphids and botrytis in humid conditions. Susceptible to Fusarium, plants can benefit  with bio-fungicide treatment of Trichoderma Transplant Tip: Use deep cell trays; lisianthus seedlings have delicate roots and dislike disturbance  
🌸 Flowering & Harvest  Blooming Season: Depending on planting time and group Spring to late summer  Flower Type: Fully double, ruffled blooms in soft apricot tones  Stem Strength: Long, strong stems — ideal for cutting  Vase Life: Excellent; 10–15 days with proper conditioning  Harvesting: Cut when 1–2 blooms are open on the stem for best vase performance
❄️ Frost Tolerance & Protection  
Minimum Temperature: Cold hardy to around -5°C once hardened off and established; protect young seedlings from hard freezes Mulching: Apply light mulch to buffer temperature swings and protect roots during cold snaps
These are small seedling plugs