Trailing Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus pendula mix) 3000 seeds (#1534)

Description Trailing Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus pendula mix) 3000 seeds (#1534)

An annual plant with hanging shoots and numerous small multi-colored flowers that bloom from June to October.
Prefers sunny and semi-shaded positions. Lobelias planted in containers, pots, balcony boxes and hanging baskets require good garden soil and drainage so that water does not stagnate in them.
Lobelia comes from the bellflower family from temperate and subtropical areas, it is found in North, South America and Africa. About 300 species are known, and the most popular is the annual Cape lobelia from South Africa.
Hanging forms have long stems and small two-lipped flowers set on thin stalks.
Approximately 3000 seeds in 0,1g packet.

Genus - Lobelia
Species - Erinus pendula
Variety - mix
Common name - Trailing Lobelia
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 3 - 11
Height - 0,30 m
Spread - 0,30 m
Plant type - Annual Flower
Exposure - Full sun to partial shade
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Acid, neutral, alkaline
Soil type - Organically rich, evenly moist, well-drained
Water requirements - Average, high
Landscape uses - Best in hanging baskets, containers, window boxes. In mixed basket/container plantings
Bloom season - June - October
Leaf / Flower color - Green / mix

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
Sow from March to May inside.
1. Fill a clean nursery flat with soilless potting mix. Put the flat in a nursery tray that can hold water.
2. Sow trailing lobelia seeds on top of the potting mix. Do not cover them with soil since they need light to germinate. Press them gently in place with the bottom of another clean nursery flat.
3. Water the planted seeds by putting water into the nursery tray and letting it soak up into the flat filled with soil. Empty the extra water out of the tray after the soil has become thoroughly wet to prevent soil from staying too wet, which encourages damp-off.
4. Put the flat on its tray under grow lights where temperature is between +20-22C. Use a heating mat if necessary.
5. Monitor the flat frequently for germination and for water needs. Water from the bottom as needed to keep the potting mix evenly moist but not soggy. Watch closely for damping off once seedlings emerge, because lobelia seedlings are prone to this fungus infection. Use a fungicide if necessary.
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