Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Eustoma
They are biennial, growing 15 to 60 cm tall, with blue green, slightly succulent leaves, and large single or double funnel shaped flowers. The petals are delicate and almost transparent. At the end of the long straight and bendable stems the flower bud is enclosed by long, narrow green sepals.
Lisianthus and Rose
Common name
Origin
Varieties
New varieties improve on vase life and are increasingly popular as a cut flower.
Colors
Vase life
Scent
Uses
Beautiful small buds that look like tiny trumpets. Long stems can be woven into a design. Spiral in a glass vase. Although soft,the stems are still strong and can stand up in a vase.
Conditioning
Cut the stem at an angle and remove all the foliage that might fall below the conditioning water line. Place the stems in warm water with dissolved flower food for about two hours before designing.
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