This morning I started a flat of lobelia seeds. I had such great success growing lobelia last year for my hanging flower baskets, that I decided to grow it again. Besides growing lobelia for hanging flowers baskets, I plan to include it in my front window box as well. The cascading pink, purple and white flowers are look magnificent from far away and really give the garden a cottage look to it {which I love}.
Brief description: Lobelia is a soft colorful annual flower. It can either be trailing or not, depending on the variety {I LOVE the trailing!}.
Where to Plant Lobelia: Lobelia is an excellent addition to any container, but they can also be planted in beds or in borders.
Planting Seeds: Lobelia is best started indoors about 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Press the seeds lightly into the surface of the soil. Plant in “clumps” of 12-20 seeds–do not thin. When transplanting, space clumps about 4-6″ apart. Seeds require a warm environment, so use a warming pad or keep in a warm location. Keep seed pots moist by watering with LUKE WARM water.
Growing Tips: Once your plants are established, they are pretty easy to grow. Water regularly and fertilize every 4-6 weeks. Dead head flowers to keep your containers look neat and tidy.
Interesting Fact: Lobelia is NOT edible. It is actually classified as a poisonous flower.
Have YOU ever tried growing lobelia before?
~Mavis
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Love Lobelia too! It gives you so much bang for your buck-tons of flowers out of one little seed packet. Another staple for me is Bacopa- great for baskets and I love the spicy scent.