Arena III Red Lisianthus is an F1 hybrid that captures the romantic appeal of a vintage tea rose in a compact, florist-quality flower. Bred for the cut flower trade, this variety reaches full bloom in 155 to 165 days and thrives in hardiness zones 9 through 11. The deep red blooms emerge from a tidy, space-efficient plant that spacing just 4 inches apart, making it surprisingly efficient for growers who want maximum impact from minimal garden real estate.
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9-11
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Moderate
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Deep red flowers with the layered, ruffled form of an antique tea rose set Arena III apart in a marketplace saturated with modern florals. This compact hybrid reaches peak quality in about five months, producing blooms that command attention in a vase. The variety's florist-grade appearance and manageable plant size combine to deliver professional-caliber cut flowers from a relatively modest footprint.
Arena III Red Lisianthus excels as a premium cut flower. The blooms are harvested when one or more flowers on a stem have opened, and they bring a romantic, heirloom rose aesthetic to bouquets and arrangements. The hybrid vigor and compact growth make it a reliable choice for commercial and serious home growers focused on producing gallery-quality stems.
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Sow into 288-cell or deep-cell seedling containers 12 to 13 weeks before planting out. Light is required for germination; cover seeds thinly with fine vermiculite to control algae. Greenhouse production is highly recommended for this variety.
Transplant out after the 12 to 13 week indoor period once conditions are appropriate for your hardiness zone (9 through 11). Space plants 4 inches apart.
Harvest stems when one or more of the flowers on the stem are open. Cut at this stage to ensure the blooms are at peak quality for arrangement.
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