Lisianthus Grandiflorum Corelli Sugoi III Deep Pink

Lisianthus Grandiflorum Corelli Sugoi III Deep Pink Seeds

(F1 Lisianthus — Group 3 Heavily Fringed Deep Rose Pink)

The Corelli series is celebrated for its large double flowers with fringed, curly petals, adding elegance and texture to any arrangement. Its top branching produces multiple buds per stem, making it perfect for bouquets with visual fullness. Known for exceptional vase life, Corelli blooms stay fresh and beautiful, a favorite for florists and consumers.

The Corelli Sugoi sub-series takes these qualities further — the “Sugoi” designation, Japanese for extraordinary or amazing) indicates an enhanced level of flower size, petal fringing, and overall floral impact compared to the standard Corelli series. The Corelli Sugoi series has extra-large, heavily fringed petals and plants with a good branching habit and strong cutting stems, producing delightful rose-pink double blooms on plants reaching 79–99 cm.

Where Arena III Clear Pink delivers smooth, cleanly formed fully double petals in a clear rose tone, Corelli Sugoi III Deep Pink produces flowers with dramatically ruffled, deeply fringed petal edges that create a richly textured, opulent appearance unlike any other lisianthus style. The deep rose-pink color — warmer and more saturated than a clear pink — gives the flowers a distinctive, full-bodied presence in arrangements and bouquets.
Corelli Sugoi III Deep Pink produces impressive, high-quality, fully fringed double flowers with excellent flower shape and good branching with strong stems.

Like all Corelli series varieties, Corelli Sugoi III Deep Pink belongs to Lisianthus Group 3 — the main-season production group most widely used by professional cut flower growers. Group 3 varieties flower approximately 2 weeks after Group 2 varieties when planted simultaneously, making them ideal for succession planting with earlier groups in a staggered cut flower program.

Variety Details

• Variety: Corelli Sugoi III Deep Pink (Corelli SU 3 Deep Pink)
• Series: Corelli Sugoi (Corelli SU)
• Breeder: Takii (Europe)
• Species: Eustoma grandiflorum
• Common names: Lisianthus, Prairie Gentian, Texas Bluebell
• Family: Gentianaceae
• Hybrid type: F1
• Flower color: Deep rose pink — warm, saturated, full-bodied
• Flower form: Fully double, heavily fringed and ruffled petals — Sugoi enhanced
• Flower diameter: 7–9 cm
• Lisianthus group: Group 3 (main season)
• Height: 79–99 cm
• Germination: 10–20 days at 20–22°C with light
• Pill count: Fine pelleted seeds

Key Features

• Corelli Sugoi series — extra-large, heavily fringed petal form; step above standard Corelli.
• Deep rose-pink color — warm, saturated, distinctive full-bodied tone.
• Impressive fully fringed double flowers — opulent, richly textured appearance.
• Strong cutting stems 79–99 cm — top-tier professional cut flower quality.
• Good branching — multiple buds per stem for full, generous arrangement impact.
• Group 3 main-season variety — ideal for primary production windows.
• Exceptional vase life — a hallmark of the Corelli series.
• Pelleted seeds for easier handling and sowing.

Plant Information

• Habit: Upright, well-branched, strong stems
• Flower form: Fully double, heavily fringed and ruffled
• Sun: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, high in organic matter, pH 6.5–6.8
• Water: Consistent moisture — do not allow to dry out; avoid waterlogging
• Spacing: 10–15 cm for cut flower production

Seed Germination — Read Carefully

• Seed form: Fine pelleted seeds — handle carefully; do not crush pellet
• Seed depth: Surface sow or very light vermiculite dusting — light required for germination
• Germination time: 10–20 days at 20–22°C
• Germination temperature: 20–22°C — do not exceed 25°C
• Pre-cooling option: After sowing and wetting the pellet, cover trays with plastic at 100% humidity and place in cold storage at 4–8°C for 4 weeks without light, then move to greenhouse to initiate germination. This pre-cooling treatment helps avoid rosetting.
• Sow pelleted seeds into deep 288-cell trays filled with fine, sterile, well-draining seed-starting mix at pH 6.5–6.8. Press pellets lightly onto the surface or cover with a very fine dusting of vermiculite to help maintain moisture.
• Water gently until the pellet material has fully broken down.
• Maintain 100% humidity by covering trays with plastic film or a propagation dome.
• Keep consistently moist at all times — pelleted seeds must not dry out.
• Germination takes 10–20 days.

Growing Tips

• The growing requirements for Corelli Sugoi III Deep Pink are identical to those of Arena III Clear Pink and all professional Takii lisianthus series.
• The key principles are controlled temperature 20–22°C, consistent moisture, full light, and protected growing environment.
• Maintain consistent temperatures between 20–22°C throughout germination and early seedling development.
• Temperatures above 25°C promote rosetting — the most common cause of failure in lisianthus production.
• Inconsistent moisture and low light are secondary triggers for rosetting and bud blasting respectively.
• Transplant to final beds or large containers 12–13 weeks after sowing, spacing 10–15 cm apart in well-drained, organic-matter-rich growing medium at pH 6.5–6.8.
• Apply a biological fungicide at planting to protect against root pathogens.
• Under short-day conditions, day length extension to 16 hours will help plants maintain developing flower buds.
• High light intensity is as important as long days and temperature for proper flower development.
• Night temperatures must be maintained above 13°C when lighting.
• Transplant plugs at the proper stage — 4 true leaves (2 nodes).
• For cut flower harvest, cut stems when one or more flowers on the stem are open. Remove the first bud to encourage lateral buds to flower together for fuller stems.
• Condition in clean water with floral preservative at 5–8°C before arranging.
• The Corelli series is known for exceptional vase life.
• In Gulf conditions, Augst sowing with January–February transplanting produces flowers from March through April.

Corelli Sugoi vs. Arena — Key Differences

• Both are premium Takii F1 lisianthus Group 3 varieties of similar height. The key distinction is petal form. Arena III produces smooth, cleanly formed fully double petals — a classic, refined lisianthus look.
• Corelli Sugoi III produces extra-large, heavily fringed and ruffled petals — a more opulent, textured, and dramatically decorative appearance.
• The choice between them depends on the desired style: Arena for clean elegance; Corelli Sugoi for maximal floral impact and texture.

Gulf Planting Season

• Best sowing time in the Gulf: Augst (indoors, protected environment)
• Transplanting: 12–13 weeks after sowing — January–February
• Expected flowering: March–April.

Cut Flower Harvesting Guide

• Harvest stage: When 1 or more flowers on the stem are open
• Conditioning: Re-cut stems; place in clean water with floral preservative at 5–8°C for 2–4 hours
• Vase life: 14–21 days with proper conditioning
• Tip: Remove first bud to encourage lateral buds to develop and open together for a fuller stem

Garden and Floral Uses

• Professional cut flower production — indoor/protected growing
• Premium wedding and luxury event floristry
• Luxury mixed bouquets — opulent fringed petal texture
• Specialty cut flower markets
• Long-lasting high-impact arrangements