Lobelia 'Trailing Mixed'
lobelia
A luscious blend of pale and dark blues, with a sprinkling of deep pink and white for good measure, which...
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Plant description
A luscious blend of pale and dark blues, with a sprinkling of deep pink and white for good measure, which looks great cascading over the edges of pots, window boxes or hanging baskets.
Lobelia 'Trailing Mixed' flowers profusely from early summer through to autumn, often obscuring the small-leaved foliage.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.
Lobelia 'Trailing Mixed' flowers profusely from early summer through to autumn, often obscuring the small-leaved foliage.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for Lobelia Trailing Mixed:
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.
Pinch out the growing tips to encourage bushier growth, and feed regularly with a high-potash fertiliser to promote flowering.
Pinch out the growing tips to encourage bushier growth, and feed regularly with a high-potash fertiliser to promote flowering.
GOES WELL WITH
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