This lisianthus series features the classic lizzy shape, flared petals and a slight rose form. It is consistently 24-30” tall and loaded with blooms. Here’s the colors we’ve grown here in Northern Utah. They typically bloom for me in early August when planted in early April from transplants. All of the following are group 2 bloom time.
Mariachi Carmine 2
The buds on these babies are the real star, they have a sweet stripe to them as they open. The color is a saturated deep rose, with a dark center. With most darker lisianthus you will see a little more weathering on the blooms when grown outside. I think it gives them a little bit of an antique look. Mix them with other saturated colors like Aurora zinnias and Hipster blue statice.
If you like this, you might like: Arena Red 3-blooms later, Advantage Cherry Sorbet-lighter in color but similiar shade and form.
Mariachi Lavender
This color always gets noticed in the garden, hands down it gets the most comments of any variety I grow. We did a little informal survey at our Utah Flower Day event and this variety came in 2nd out of 9 varieties just after Voyage Apricot. It’s a beautiful cool medium lavender with a dark center.
If you like this, you might like: Megalo Orchid-lighter in color with a green center.
Mariachi Pure White
A clean crisp white lisianthus, this varieties blooms seem to be a on the larger size for the series and the stems are loaded with blooms. Bright green center.
Mariachi Yellow
Probably the worst named lisianthus on record but one of the best blooms, Mariachi yellow is the softest buttercream yellow. You could even use it as an ivory, it’s that soft. Green centered. I love this variety! Perfect with pastels or warm fall tones.
If you like this, you might like: Corelli Sugoi Yellow- similiar color but more ruffles.
