Arena III Baby Pink Lisianthus is an F1 hybrid flower that brings the romance of antique tea roses into the garden. These compact plants produce blooms that evoke heirloom elegance, making them exceptional for cutting and arrangement work. Hardy across zones 2, 11, they reach maturity in 155, 165 days and thrive when started indoors in a controlled greenhouse environment. The soft baby pink petals and rose-like form earn this variety its place among serious cut flower growers.
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2-11
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Moderate
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The blooms resemble vintage tea roses with their ruffled, romantic form, a distinctive character that sets Arena III apart in the lisianthus world. At just 4 inches of spacing, these compact plants pack tremendous flower power into small areas. Starting them indoors 12, 13 weeks before planting gives you the best success, as lisianthus rewards careful greenhouse production with abundant, long-stemmed blooms perfect for floral design.
Arena III Baby Pink is a premium cut flower variety. Florists and home arrangers grow it for its tea rose aesthetic, which brings depth and vintage charm to bouquets and decorative arrangements. The flowers are harvested when one or more blooms on the stem are fully open, extending vase life and allowing the remaining buds on each stem to continue opening in the arrangement.
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Sow seeds into 288-cell or deep-cell seedling containers 12, 13 weeks before planting out. Provide light for germination and cover seeds with a thin layer of fine vermiculite to control algae growth. Greenhouse production is highly recommended for best results, as lisianthus can be difficult to establish. Keep seedlings in a warm, humid environment until they are ready to transplant.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after the 12, 13 week indoor period when conditions are suitable. Space plants 4 inches apart. Harden off seedlings gradually before moving them to their final location.
Harvest stems when one or more flowers on the stem are fully open. This timing allows remaining buds on the stem to continue opening after cutting, extending the life and usefulness of each stem in arrangements.
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