Lisianthus grandiflorum ‘Arena 3 Red’ is a striking professional cut flower variety producing large, fully double blooms in a rich, deep scarlet. 
 
Part of the Arena 3 series, it has been bred for cut flower production, producing strong, upright stems topped with elegant, rose-like flowers. Its dramatic colouring is particularly beautiful for late-summer and autumn arrangements, adding depth alongside softer pinks, apricots, creams and seasonal foliage.
Lisianthus is slow-growing
and needs an early start, but it is well worth the wait. Once established, the plants produce superb florist-quality stems with an exceptionally long vase life.
A gorgeous choice for anyone wanting to grow professional-quality red lisianthus from seed for cutting gardens, flower farms and home-grown bouquets.
 
When to Sow : Nov - Jan

HOW TO SOW LISIANTHUS: 
Surface sow into moist seed compost. Pat down to make contact but do not cover. If necessary place in a thermostatically controlled heated propagator to maintain constant temperature of  20-25°C. Use grow lights to provide 16 hours of light per day once seedlings emerge. Do not exceed 25 degrees as seeds may go ito dormancy.

Do not overwater and allow compost to dry out between waterings. Lisianthus are very slow growing. Transplant at four true pair leaf stage into individual pots and grow on before planting out into final flowering position.

For more tips on Growing Lisianthus check out our Blogs & Growing guides 
 
Classification: Half Hardy Annual
Expert Level: Expert - Experience needed
Germination Time: 2-3 weeks
Flowering Time: Aug/ Sep
 
Site: Full Sun/Part Sun
Soil Type: Clay/Chalk/Sand
Soil Acidity: Alkaline- Neutral
Moisture: Well drained
Care: Pinch to encorage busher growth. Feed weekly during the seedling stage.  
Use: Cut Flowers
Harvesting: Cut when flowers are just beginning to open 
Days to Maturity:  Approx 36 wks
 
Vase Life: 10- 14 Days
Height:70cm
Plant Spacing:  10cm