There are several varieties of Lobelia, but it is best known as a compact, profusely flowering bedding plant with a sea of small blue, purple or white flowers, perfect for hanging baskets, borders and window boxes.
With Lobelia seeds from EasySeeds.eu, you can bring a colorful and lush look to your garden, border, or balcony box. Lobelia is a popular bedding plant known for its compact growth, abundant blooms, and bright colors. Sowing lobelia from seed gives gardeners the freedom to fill borders, pots, and hanging baskets with flowers that will continue to bloom from spring until the first frost.
Abundant blooms and vibrant colors:
Lobelia produces flowers in intense blue, white, and purple, making it a striking accent in any border or pot. Its long flowering period ensures continuous color and vibrancy.
Compact and easy to maintain.
Its compact growth makes Lobelia ideal for borders, edging, and potting. Thanks to its easy care, this plant is suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Bee-friendly and ecological,
Lobelia attracts bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects, contributing to a healthy and biodiverse garden.
Borders & flowerbeds – Use Lobelia as an edging plant or fill empty spaces in your border with pops of color.
Balcony and patio boxes – Compact Lobelia varieties are ideal for pots, hanging baskets and window boxes, where they flower profusely.
Combinations with other bedding plants – Mix with Begonia, Impatiens or Petunia for a playful and colorful effect.
Insect-friendly gardens – The nectar-rich flowers support bees and butterflies and contribute to a healthy garden environment.
Sowing time – Sow indoors from February to April, or directly outdoors after the last frost.
Soil & Location – Use well-draining seed compost and a light to partial shade location for optimal flowering.
Care – Keep the soil moist during germination and the initial growth phase; feed regularly to encourage strong, floriferous plants.
Hardening off – Gradually acclimatise the young plants to outdoor conditions before planting them out permanently.
Maintenance – Remove wilted flowers (deadheading) to prolong flowering and promote healthy growth.
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Lobelia is a graceful, compact bloomer with a mass of small flowers. It's ideal for borders, pots, hanging baskets, and balcony boxes, and provides a lush display of color in shades of blue, purple, white, or pink.
Lobelia is a popular ornamental plant with many varieties, especially known for its bright blue, purple, or white flowers. Generally, Lobelia can be divided into three main groups:
Lobelia erinus: The most commonly used bedding plant. An annual, low, creeping plant with abundant small flowers in blue (usually), purple, white, or pink.
Lobelia cardinalis: A perennial with upright stems bearing (usually) striking reddish flowers. It can grow up to 1.2 m tall.
Lobelia siphilitica (blue lobelia): A perennial with blue to violet flowers, usually slightly larger than Lobelia erinus, with upright stems.
Yes! Lobelia erinus is ideal for balcony boxes, hanging baskets, and pots. It grows beautifully over the edge and quickly fills the container with flowers, creating a lush display of color.
Lobelia cardinalis is also perfect for pots on balconies or patios.
Yes! Lobelia flowers attract bees and butterflies, making them a useful addition to a biodiverse garden and contributing to pollination.
Compact growth and long-lasting flowering
Lots of color variation, especially in blue, purple, white and pink
Suitable for borders, pots and hanging baskets
Easy to maintain, especially with regular watering and feeding
Attraction for bees and butterflies
