Lobelia 'Bedding Mixed'
lobelia
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil or peat-free general purpose compost
- Rate of growth: average to fast
- Flowering period: May to October
- Hardiness: tender (will need frost protection)
Each flower is quite small, but as they appear in such high numbers, they really put on a great show. These are 'upright' lobelias, so they remain relatively compact and are perfect for creating low-growing colour in the bedding scheme. They can also be used to add oomph to windowboxes and pots.
Garden care:
Pot up and grow on under glass until all risk of frost has passed and they can be planted outside in a well-prepared bed. Pinching out the growing tips will encourage them to become bushier, and feed with a high-potash fertiliser at regular intervals throughout the summer.