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.
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.
The plant Lobelia is a popular ornamental plant with many varieties, especially known for their bright blue, purple, or white flowers. Broadly speaking, Lobelia can be divided into three main groups:
Lobelia erinus: the most commonly used as a bedding plant. An annual, low-growing, creeping plant with abundant small flowers in blue (usually), purple, white, or pink.
Lobelia cardinalis: a perennial with upright stems and (usually) striking reddish flowers. Can grow up to 1.2 m tall.
Lobelia siphilitica (blue lobelia): a perennial with blue to violet-colored 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
