Lobelia erinus Pendula Blue Cascade – Richly flowering hanging lobelia with intense blue waterfall blooms

Lobelia erinus Pendula Blue Cascade is a beautiful, profusely flowering trailing lobelia known for its intense blue flowers and arching habit. This variety creates a cascade of color in hanging baskets, balcony boxes, pots, and raised beds. Its graceful, drooping habit makes Blue Cascade a popular choice for anyone who wants a greenhouse of vibrant blue flowers in the garden or on the balcony.

Characteristics of Lobelia erinus Pendula Blue Cascade

• Plant type: trailing Lobelia (annual)

• Height / Length: 10–15 cm tall, with tendrils that can hang over up to approx. 30–40 cm

• Flower colour: bright and deep blue, very rich flowering

• Leaf: small, fresh green and soft in texture

• Flowering: very long lasting – from late spring to the first autumn frost

Blue Cascade produces masses of small, bright blue flowers, clustered closely together, creating a full, graceful effect. It's one of the most popular trailing lobelias due to its prolific flowering and excellent performance in pots.

Cultivation and care

Lobelia erinus Pendula Blue Cascade is relatively easy to grow, but requires regular care, especially in pots.

Sowing information:

• Sowing: sow indoors from February to April; do not cover, light germination

• Seedlings: at 18–20°C the seeds germinate within 10–20 days

• Planting out: plant outside after the last frost date

Location:

• Light: full sun to partial shade; flowering is most profuse in full sun

• Soil: well-drained potting soil with sufficient nutrients

Care:

• Water: Water regularly, especially in hanging baskets; do not allow the soil to dry out completely.

• Feeding: a liquid fertilizer for flowering plants every week

• Maintenance: Light pruning in mid-summer encourages a second flush of blooms.

Applications

With its greenhouse effect, Blue Cascade is an exceptionally versatile ornamental plant:

• Hanging baskets – create a spectacular blue waterfall

• Balcony boxes – ideal for edges where the shoots can fall over

• Pots and containers – combine with white petunias, lobelias or verbena for extra contrast

• Mixed plantings – fill spaces beautifully with airy, richly flowering texture

• Rock gardens / raised borders – let the flower vines cascade over stones or edging for a natural effect

Blue Cascade fits beautifully into both modern and classic garden concepts and provides a continuous, intense color accent.

Why choose Lobelia erinus Pendula Blue Cascade?

• Spectacular hanging effect with a blue flower waterfall

• Extremely profuse flowering throughout the season

• Ideal for hanging baskets, balcony boxes and tub plants

• Strong grower with dense flower coverage

• Easy cultivation with minimal care

• Can be perfectly combined with other annual summer bloomers

This variety is perfect for anyone looking to create a luxurious, lush, and striking blue splash of color. With Lobelia erinus Pendula Blue Cascade, you'll bring a reliable, long-flowering hanging plant into your home that will brighten up any balcony, patio, or garden with a vibrant summer atmosphere.