Texas Bluebells 'Carmen Blue Rim'
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Eustoma grandiflorum 'Carmen Blue Rim'
Eustoma grandiflorum, also known as prairie gentian, bluebell gentian, or lisianthus, is native to prairies and fields from northern Mexico north to Colorado and Nebraska. It is a biennial or annual plant that grows on erect single, and sometimes branching, stems reaching up to 3 feet tall. In the summer, large bell-shaped flowers resembling gentians, about 2 inches across, with flaring pale purple petal-like lobes bloom from the upper leaf axils. Garden cultivars typically reach heights of 18-30 inches, although some dwarf varieties, growing to 6-8 inches tall, are also available.
The Carmen Blue Rim cultivar is specifically bred for its high-quality root system and increased disease resistance. Carmen Blue Rim produces numerous medium-sized, long-lasting flowers.
Height: 1’-3’
Spread: 8"-1'
Bloom: June-December
Light: Full Sun
Water: Medium
Zone: 8, 9, 10
Origin: Cultivar
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
