How to Grow Lisianthus
- 1). Buy healthy, green plants with no signs of wilting or disease. Plants should be stocky with plenty of leaves. It's actually a plus if they don't have any flowers on them so that they'll divert their early energy into root development rather than flowering.
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Choose a site that has full sun to partial shade. Lisianthus also likes moist, well-drained soil. It's a good idea to work a spadeful or two of compost into the soil at planting time. - 3
Plant in spring after your region's last frost date. Lisianthus is tricky to start from seed, so look for seedlings at your local nursery. - 4). Plant six inches apart and water well.
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Keep soil evenly moist. (Mulch is a good idea.) - 6). Trim faded flowers to promote longer bloom.
- 7). Fertilize every four to six weeks or work in a slow-release fertilizer at planting time.
- 8). Discard plant after frost fells it in the fall.
