Lobelia erinus 'Techno Up Cobalt Blue' - 5 Ltr pot

Description
The Trailing lobelia (Lobelia erinus) is a popular plant for the balcony that produces countless blue flowers throughout the season. It prefers a sunny to semi-shady location and a well-drained substrate. With its bushy growth, the Trailing lobelia fits particularly well in hanging baskets and hanging baskets.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Lobelia richardii.

Bulletpoints
* Continuous bloomer

Spread
South Africa.

Growth
Bushy.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Well-drained, nutrient-rich substrate preferred. Commercially available container plant soil.

Planting time
Planting: After the last frosts.

Care
- Regular watering in summer is particularly important. Morning or evening is the best time for this. Watering should also be done slowly and, if possible, not over flowers and leaves. - Many bedding and balcony plants have high to very high nutrient requirements. For this reason, slow-release fertiliser should be mixed into the potting soil when planting. After 4-6 weeks, liquid fertiliser should be added regularly.

Flower
The blue flowers appear from May to October.

Use
Tubs, group planting, rock garden, hanging baskets, ground cover