LISIANTHUS or EUSTOMA
Pronounced lizzie-ANN-thus, this flower is also known as Eustoma, Prairie Gentian or Texan bluebell. It comes in shades of purple, cream, pink, also pale green, or bold two-tone "picotees" with coloured petal edges. It is a very versatile flower for florists, as it makes a good filler in luxurious bouquets and can be a main flower on its own. It's also a very longlasting flower, if their stems are recut regularly.
Single forms look like fullblown tulips or poppies; double forms like roses or peonies. In wonderful air-brushed soft dusky tones which spiral beautifully and are unbelievably silky to the touch.
It is native to the prairies of Texas and Mexico, despite their delicate appearance, and available all year round.
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