Eustoma, or Lisianthus, is a remarkable flower that unites tenderness and resilience, grace and character. Native to the hot prairies of Central and South America, eustoma has adapted to scorching sun and dry winds. This natural hardening has given the flower a rare quality – endurance, which also shows after cutting: bouquets with eustoma can retain their freshness for up to two weeks.
History and Symbolism of Eustoma
The first scientific description of eustoma dates back to the 18th century: botanists recorded it in Texas and Mexico and named it Lisianthus russellianus in honour of Scottish physician and botanist Alexander Russell. Later, the plant received its modern name – Eustoma grandiflorum, which in Greek means “beautiful mouth” or “beautiful speech”: a reference to the shape of the open blossom.
At the beginning of the 20th century, eustoma reached Japan through Europe. Seeds and plants from the botanical gardens of Great Britain and the Netherlands were brought by Japanese gardeners, who began adapting them to the local climate. In the 1930s, breeders in the Land of the Rising Sun developed new double-flowered varieties and unusual colourations, thanks to which eustoma became not only an ornament of local gardens but also a true floral “gem”. Later, it spread throughout the world and became one of the leading stars of modern floristry.
Today, this flower symbolises gratitude, sincerity, and devotion, and is also associated with romantic love and the union of two people, making it the perfect choice for a bridal bouquet.
Features of Eustoma
Eustoma somewhat resembles miniature rose buds and reaches about 5 cm in diameter. Its petals are velvety, smooth, and oval-shaped, while the stems are thin and graceful yet strong enough to support many buds. The flowers can be single-coloured or bi-coloured, and their delicate texture embodies lightness and airiness.
Interesting fact: eustoma is linked to astrology, more precisely to people born under the sign of Sagittarius. Independent, strong, enterprising, and imaginative – these are some of the traits characteristic of this zodiac sign, and the elegant eustoma embodies all these bright qualities. Therefore, mono/duo eustoma bouquets make a delightful and unexpected gift for a friend or loved one born during this time of year.
Eustoma in Chișinău Floristry, XOstudio FLOWERS
In Chisinau, eustoma has firmly won the hearts of florists. At XOstudio FLOWERS, lisianthus is used not merely as one of the elements of a composition but as a “star element.” The studio creates both mono/duo bouquets composed of eustomas in various shades and arrangements where eustoma serves as a striking accent against its botanical companions.
Each stem undergoes careful preparation before use, the bouquets are photographed prior to dispatch, and delivery across Chișinău takes about 60 minutes – allowing the flower to gently open its form and appear fresh and vibrant upon receipt by the recipient.
XOstudio FLOWERS also pays attention to detail: high-quality packaging, additional accessories, care recommendations (stem trimming, water replacement), and, of course, artistic arrangement allow eustoma to reveal its best qualities.
Eustoma pairs beautifully with roses, peonies, hydrangeas, eucalyptus, and wild grasses, creating, like a painting, vivid and organic compositions. Customer reviews highlight not only the beauty and freshness of the bouquets but also the studio’s attentiveness to each arrangement.
Regardless of the occasion – whether it is a wedding ceremony, a romantic gift, or home décor – eustoma in bouquets always looks elegant, harmonious, and so captivating that it is impossible to look away.
Order eustoma bouquets in Chisinau – let it be a reminder that beauty can be strong, and natural strength can be refined.
