Lobelia Seeds

Grow lobelia for its abundant, delicate blooms in shades of blue, red, pink, and white, and its ability to attract beneficial pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies. It's a versatile plant for garden beds, borders, hanging baskets, and containers, requiring consistent moisture. Lobelia is low-maintenance, relatively deer resistant, and comes in both annual and perennial forms, offering versatility for different garden styles and climates.
Lobelia is an attractive flowering plant that is used to attract bees and beneficial insects as well as uses in baskets and flower gardens. It is often matched with alyssum in containers and garden beds. It can just litter the ground or a container in color.
The foliage and flowers are delicate, but lobelia flowers in abundance, blooming all summer right until frost. In spring and fall lobelias grow well in full sun. However, in summer the sun may be too strong for this plant and some shade will help keep it in bloom. Bushy plants grow well grouped in beds, while trailing varieties are perfect for container, window boxes, and hanging baskets. We prefer annual varieties that bloom quickly the first season.
Sowing: Sprinkle the tiny seeds on the surface of a good seed starting mix and do not cover the seeds as they need light to germinate. Gently firm the seed staring mix down after you sprinkled the seeds. Keep the seed trays, or pots at a temperature of 66-76 degrees. The germination can take 14-20 days. Sow the seeds from February onwards, generally about 7 weeks before you want to transplant the seedlings. Placing the seeds into a polythene bag can aid germination by keeping these flower seeds warm and moist. Water the lobelia seeds always from the bottom, so the water will not disturb the small seeds.

LET385 Blue Carpet ( Lobelia erinus )

Blue Carpet Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) is a classic bedding annual prized for its masses of brilliant blue flowers that create a dense carpet of color throughout the growing season. This compact, low-growing variety produces countless small blossoms over finely textured foliage, making it one of the finest edging, container, and hanging basket plants available. The vivid blue flowers provide a cooling contrast to warmer garden colors and create a stunning display from spring until frost.

Garden Uses:
Blue Carpet is ideal for edging flower beds, lining walkways, filling containers, spilling from hanging baskets, window boxes, and cascading over retaining walls. Its low-growing habit makes it perfect for creating colorful borders and ground-cover effects. The bright blue blooms combine beautifully with white alyssum, pink petunias, marigolds, verbena, and other annual flowers.

Growing Information:
Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost or sow directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Seeds require light for germination and should be pressed gently onto the soil surface without covering. Maintain temperatures between 65-75°F and keep the growing medium evenly moist. Germination usually occurs within 10 to 20 days. Plants prefer full sun in cooler climates and partial shade in hotter regions. Consistent moisture and occasional feeding help maintain continuous flowering.

Quick Facts:
Botanical Name: Lobelia erinus
Common Name: Blue Carpet Lobelia
Plant Type: Annual
Height: 4-6 inches
Spread: 8-12 inches
Bloom Color: Brilliant blue
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, well-drained, consistently moist
Bloom Season: Spring through frost
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Use: Edging, containers, baskets, borders, ground cover
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Difficulty: Easy

D9903 Regatta Mix Lobelia

Regatta Mix Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) is a premium dwarf lobelia blend renowned for its exceptionally early flowering, compact growth habit, and vibrant display of colorful blooms. This mixture produces masses of flowers in shades of blue, dark blue, violet, sky blue, rose, white, and lavender, creating a dense carpet of color that remains attractive throughout the growing season. The Regatta series was developed specifically for uniformity, improved weather tolerance, and outstanding performance in containers and bedding displays.

Garden Uses:
Regatta Mix is ideal for edging flower beds, filling containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, and creating colorful borders along pathways and garden edges. Its compact habit makes it particularly valuable for formal plantings and mixed container arrangements. The wide range of flower colors blends beautifully with petunias, alyssum, impatiens, marigolds, and other bedding annuals.

Growing Information:
Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last spring frost or sow outdoors after frost danger has passed. Lobelia seed requires light for germination and should be pressed lightly into the soil surface without covering. Maintain temperatures of 65-75°F and keep the growing medium consistently moist. Germination generally occurs within 10 to 20 days. Plants perform best in full sun to partial shade and prefer rich, well-drained soil with regular moisture. Light trimming after heavy bloom cycles can encourage renewed flowering.

Quick Facts:
Botanical Name: Lobelia erinus
Common Name: Regatta Mix Lobelia
Plant Type: Annual
Height: 4-6 inches
Spread: 8-12 inches
Bloom Colors: Blue, dark blue, violet, sky blue, rose, lavender, and white
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained
Bloom Season: Spring through frost
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Use: Edging, containers, baskets, borders, window boxes
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Difficulty: Easy
Special Feature: Extra early flowering

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