Lobelia 'Blue'

Lobelia 'Blue' (Lobelia erinus) – Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine

Lobelia 'Blue' is a little floral wonder , producing an abundance of purplish-blue flowers that brighten up the garden all summer long. With its dense, trailing habit , it is ideal for hanging baskets, borders and rockeries .

Native to Africa , this annual is prized for its long flowering period , which extends from June until the first frosts . It tolerates full sun, partial shade and even light shade well, making it a versatile option for different types of landscaping.

Characteristics of the variety

Type : Annual
Height : 15 cm
Spread : 30 cm
Port : Drooping and compact
Flower color : Intense purplish blue
Flowering : June to September
Attraction : Attracts pollinators, prolonged flowering
Use : Planters, hanging baskets, borders, rockeries
Origin : Africa
Quantity per sachet : ±800 seeds

Cultivation method

?? Exposure : Full sun, partial shade or light shade
?? Sowing :
• Indoors 8 to 10 weeks before last frost
• Sow on the surface , do not cover with soil
?? Tip : Mix fine seeds with sand to facilitate sowing
?? Germination temperature : 18-22°C
? Germination time : 10 to 14 days
?? Spacing : 20 cm between plants
?? Watering : Regular, moist but well-drained soil
?? Maintenance : Prune lightly after the first flowering to stimulate a second wave of flowers

Given optimum conditions, Lobelia 'Blue' creates a vibrant floral carpet , ideal for bringing a vibrant splash of colour to the garden or balcony .

Use and special features

?? An explosion of blue
Perfect for contrasting with white, pink or yellow flowers in a flowerbed or planter.

?? Attracts pollinators
A honey plant, appreciated by bees and butterflies.

?? Extended flowering
With light pruning after the first flowering, it will flower until autumn .