LOBELIA HADSPEN PURPLE 3L

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 the 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