RE: OT - Lisianthus

>===== Original Message From Barbara Tourtillotte <perennials@mallorn.com> 
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>Please forgive my mentioning....annuals.....
>
>I sweated over growing lisianthus from seed with only one plant
>surviving.  It has ever so slowly been growing in the garden since last
>spring and I mean slow.  It's only around 10 inches high now and just
>beginning to bud.  Well November is creeping in along with the cold -
>what are my chances of repotting it and bringing inside our cozy house.
>Has anyone tried growing these?

Dear Barb:

Yes, I agree lisianthus is slow to grow.  Additionally, my garden reference 
books state that it is very difficult to grow from seed.  I have mine in a pot 
which is still doing fine on a protected porch. I plan on bringing it indoors 
and moving it soon to my mother's small indoor greenhouse.  They were slow to 
grow this summer but I attribute that to the climate.  They should do well if 
given enough light. If not, it can't hurt to try if you really enjoy the 
plant. I've purchased them in cut flower form which are very tall and full but 
mine didn't grow tall. Still under 12", but alive.

I think the blooms are great.  Give it a whirl.

Martha
SW NY Zone 5

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