Arena III Gold Lisianthus is an F1 hybrid flower that brings the romance of antique tea roses to the garden with its ruffled, golden blooms. Hardy in zones 9 through 11, this compact variety reaches maturity in 155 to 165 days and thrives as a premium cut flower with remarkable vase life. The delicate, layered petals and sophisticated color make it a favorite among florists and gardeners who want to create bouquets that rival commercial arrangements.
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9-11
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Moderate
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The blooms genuinely resemble those old-fashioned, deeply ruffled tea roses you see in vintage photographs, but in a warm gold that feels both elegant and unexpected. Arena III Gold is bred as a compact plant, so it won't sprawl across your garden while still delivering cut flowers with the substance and longevity serious arrangers demand. Growing this variety requires some greenhouse care and patience, but the payoff is flowers so sophisticated that guests will ask where you bought them.
Arena III Gold is bred specifically as a cut flower. The stems are long and sturdy enough for floral arrangements, and the blooms maintain their appearance in the vase for an extended period, making them valuable for both home bouquets and professional floral design.
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Sow into 288-cell or preferred deep-cell seedling containers 12 to 13 weeks before planting out. Light is needed for germination; cover seeds with a thin layer of fine vermiculite to prevent algae buildup. Greenhouse production is highly recommended for this variety.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after the 12 to 13 week seedling phase, spacing plants 4 inches apart.
Harvest stems when one or more flowers on the stem are open. Cut at the base for use as a cut flower arrangement.
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