Lisianthus Pucchino
Bailey saw Pucchino back in 2019 in Japan, and has been thinking about it ever since. We really love brown Lisianthus AND we love single Lisianthus, and here we have both! We were thrilled to introduce these to the American market in 2024.
For those who remember the Wondrous series, this is similar, but has more of a cup shaped flower. I believe this is the same series that is market under the trade name as "Bohemia" but I could be wrong. It looks the same! I don't like it when people make up their own names for products, but I suppose "Pucchino Prune" isn't the most romantic of names. I digress.
Just like Rosanne and Wondrous, you can expect a handful of off-types in this series. It seems to be inherent in the brown/green/black breeding of Lisianthus.
Photos are for reference only. There may be slight variations between the photo and what you receive.
Order 12 or more weeks in advance of desired ship date.
Grown in either a 216 (billed as 210) or 128 (billed as 125) plug tray.
What are Lisianthus Bloom Groups?
Lisianthus bloom groups tell you in what order your Lisianthus will flower. Group 1 flowers first, followed by 2, 3, and 4.
Bloom initiation in Lisianthus is a complicated relationship between day length, light intensity and temperature. If you need to plant in a warmer time of year, choose group 2 or 3 Lisianthus as they won't be triggered to flower until they have developed a good root system.
You can plant all groups at one time without issue. Planting 6-8 weeks before your last frost gives them a long cool period in which to establish roots before the heat of summer. Lisianthus are a perennial in the wild, and this cool period will simulate winter for them. They can take some light frost after they are hardened off.
If your season is long enough, you can expect a second flush of bloom from your Lisianthus. Some even report 2 or 3 additional flushes after the first harvest.
About Tray Sizes
210 and 125 cell trays are full-sized trays, and three of these will fit in a shipping box.
50 cell trays are half-sized trays (unless otherwise noted) and two of these are the equivelent of one full sized tray. Six of these will fit in a shipping box.
18 and 32 cell trays are full sized trays specifically for our vernalized perennials. These have their own set of shipping rules (find details HERE) and cannot be combined with items grown in 210, 125, or 50 cell trays.
About Shipping
All plugs are shipped from Gro 'n Sell, located in Chalfont, PA via FedEx or UPS to the lower 48 states and Alaska. Due to transit times and regulations, shipping to Hawaii is not available at this time. International shipping, including to Canada, is not available at this time.
Please note that orders for Plugs and Vernalized Perennials must be placed separately.
An order's Ship Week is when it is boxed and shipped from Gro 'n Sell to you. When placing your order, you will be asked to select a Ship Week. Weeks run Monday-Sunday, and each week of the year is numbered 1 through 52, starting in January.
Orders for different ship weeks must be placed separately. Orders are shipped between Monday and Wednesday; your order should arrive between Thursday and Sunday of your selected Ship Week.
All shipping rates are calculated per box. The minimum order is THREE full trays per ship week. Ordering in multiples of three full trays delivers the best value for your shipping dollar. Empty space in a shipping box also increases the chance that plugs will be damaged in transit.
All About Lisianthus
Where did it come from? What does it need? And what do you need to know in order to succeed? Click below to access Bailey's comprehensive Lisianthus growing guide.
How to Grow Lisianthus
Want to grow Lisianthus stems that thrill designers and farmers market customers alike? Lisianthus expert and flower farmer Bailey Hale teaches you how to grow premium stems in this one-hour talk with Q&A.