Voyage 2 Light Apricot is an F1 hybrid lisianthus bred for the cut flower trade, producing large, deeply ruffled blooms in a soft apricot tone that seems to glow under greenhouse lights. This variety takes 140 to 150 days from seed to first flowers, rewarding patient growers with sophisticated stems suitable for the highest-end floral arrangements. The blooms open sequentially on each stem, extending the harvest window and making each plant a reliable producer of premium cut flowers throughout early spring and summer.
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Large, decadent ruffled blooms distinguish this variety from simpler lisianthus forms, delivering the luxurious texture and color depth that professional florists demand. The apricot tone sits at an elegant midpoint between peachy warmth and subtle sophistication, making it versatile for both bold arrangements and soft, romantic designs. Sequential flower opening on each stem means you're not harvesting all at once; instead, you get a sustained supply of perfectly staged blooms across weeks.
Voyage 2 Light Apricot is an excellent cut flower, valued specifically for high-quality floral design work where bloom size, texture, and longevity in the vase are paramount concerns. The sequential opening of flowers on each stem extends the vase life and provides florists with blooms at various stages of maturity, useful for designing arrangements with layers of depth and movement.
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Sow seeds into 288-cell or other deep-cell seedling containers 12 to 13 weeks before your planned transplant date. Light is required for germination; cover seed with only a thin layer of fine vermiculite to control algae without blocking light penetration. Greenhouse production is highly recommended for this variety, as lisianthus seedlings are sensitive to temperature fluctuations and require stable, warm conditions.
Transplant seedlings into the garden or greenhouse bed once they have developed true leaves and the root system fills the cell. Harden off plants gradually if moving from a controlled greenhouse environment to outdoor conditions. Space plants 4 inches apart in well-draining soil with consistent moisture.
Harvest stems when one or more flowers on the stem are open, then continue harvesting as additional flowers on that stem open over the following days. Cut in the early morning when stems are fully hydrated, using sharp shears to make a clean cut above a node. The sequential blooming of flowers on each stem means individual stems provide a prolonged harvest rather than a single flush.
As a bush-form hybrid grown for cut flower production, minimal pruning is needed. However, removing lower leaves as the plant develops improves air circulation and reduces disease pressure.
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