Lisianthus Celeb
It took lots of research, digging, some begging and pleading, and even a trip to Japan to bring these Lisianthus to America! If you have been paying attention to the world of imported cut flowers, you will know that the Japanese grow the finest cut Lisianthus in the world. That's partly culture, and partly the genetics of the varieties they select. These are the exact varieties that are used in Japan to produce those premium export flowers.
In 2019 I had the pleasure of visiting the cut Lisianthus trials of 5 breeders in Japan. We already have working relationships with the expert breeders at Sakata (Voyage, Rosita, Rosanne and more) and Takii (Corelli, Arena, Croma and more) but Sumika has not had an American outlet until we brought them to the US. The Sumika range offers refined beauty and a range of new designer colors to the world of Lisianthus. Since we introduced these, they have become a favorite of American growers and designers.
As these are still relatively new, I welcome your feedback on these varieties and I will relay this information to the kind folks at Sumika.
Celeb- Large to Very Large flowers. Very double fringed flowers. This series dominates the Japanese Lisianthus market, and many of the cut flowers we see imported from Japan are Celeb types.
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.