Lobelia erinus Compacta Cambridge Blue – Beautiful compact blue annual

Lobelia erinus Compacta Cambridge Blue is a compact, profusely flowering annual known for its intense, bright blue flowers. This variety is ideal for borders, rock gardens, hanging baskets, pots, and containers. Thanks to its compact growth and abundant blooms, this lobelia offers a beautiful splash of color from early spring to late summer.

Characteristics of Lobelia erinus Compacta Cambridge Blue

• Height: 10–15 cm, ideal for the front of borders or in pots

• Flower color: bright blue, a rich and vibrant shade

• Leaf: small, green and decorative

• Plant type: annual, compact growing Lobelia

• Flowering: Long lasting and profuse from late spring to early autumn

This lobelia forms dense, cushion-like rosettes that provide perfect ground cover and create a colorful carpet of blue flowers. The plants are excellent for creating contrasting color combinations with white, pink, or purple flowering varieties.

Cultivation and care

Lobelia erinus Compacta Cambridge Blue is easy to grow and requires little maintenance. Some growing tips:

• Sowing: Sow indoors in early spring or directly outdoors after the last frost

• Location: full sun to partial shade; full sun produces the most intense flowering.

• Soil: light, well-drained, rich in organic matter

• Water: Water regularly, especially in pots; the plant does not tolerate prolonged drought.

• Maintenance: Remove faded flowers for continuous blooming; feed regularly in pots for optimal performance.

Applications in garden and landscape

• Borders and edge planting – compact height makes this lobelia perfect for the front of flower borders

• Rock gardens and alpine gardens – low, compact growth suits rock gardens and rockeries well

• Hanging baskets and pots – abundant flowers form a colorful carpet in containers

• Combination planting – beautiful to combine with white, pink or purple annual flowers for a fresh play of colours

Why choose Lobelia erinus Compacta Cambridge Blue?

• Compact growth: ideal for borders, rock gardens and pots

• Abundant blue flowers from late spring to early fall

• Long lasting flowering with a rich color intensity

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

• Versatile: borders, pots, hanging baskets and rock gardens

• Perfect for colour combinations in both classic and modern gardens

Lobelia erinus Compacta Cambridge Blue is the perfect choice for gardeners looking to add a vibrant, intense blue accent to their garden. Its compact growth, abundant blooms, and long flowering period make this lobelia suitable for a wide range of garden designs, from classic borders to modern containers and hanging baskets. The combination of easy care, versatility, and aesthetic value makes it an essential annual for any garden enthusiast.