Lisianthus

Let’s take a trip to the Wild West, where the lisianthus has its roots. A delicate flower, but with some powerful symbolism. Allow us give you more information about the origin, symbolism and colours and forms. And we would also like to inspire you with various arrangements. We hope you enjoy reading it!

The lisianthus’s origin

The lisianthus originates from North America, where it grows in desert riverbeds and in prairie regions. Japanese growers crossed the lisianthus in the 1930s, laying the foundations for today’s range. The lisianthus is sometimes called Eustoma, which is also the official scientific name.

Lisianthus symbolism

The lisianthus may appear soft and dainty, but it has a powerful symbolism, since this flower represents appreciation, gratitude and charisma.

The lisianthus’s colours and forms

There’s plenty of choice! The lisianthus comes in white, cream, blue, pink, lilac, purple and salmon. Some flowers even have petals with multiple colours. The lisianthus comes in many forms: single-flowered and double-flowered, with large and small flowers and even with fringed petals. And new forms are constantly being added! The petals are very soft and delicate.

You have lots of bouquet options with lisianthus. However you use it, it will bring sunshine into your customers’ home despite the falling leaves. Go for a purely natural look by combining pale pink shades of lisianthus with waxflower and thyme.

These cheerful flowers are easy to combine with other blooms. Lisianthus offers a host of possibilities. Create a full bouquet with rosehips, anthurium, Cotinum and blackberries. Place it in a rugged terracotta pot with subtle lines. Soft colours create a romantic picture. The flowers appear to be trapped in a loving bouquet.

Or place several small crates together and fill them with lisianthus together with Panicum, Hypericum and Bromelia. That creates a powerful look for your customers whilst still retaining this flower’s tenderness.

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