Laguna® Dark Blue Lobelia erinus

6 - 10 Inches

12 - 24 Inches

15cm - 30cm

15cm - 25cm

30cm - 61cm

True blue flowers can be difficult to find in nature but Lobelia are true, real blue. This lobelia has better heat tolerance than older varieties.

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Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer

Long Blooming

Deadheading Not Necessary

Attracts:

Birds

Butterflies

Plant Type:

Annual

Height Category:

Short

Garden Height:

6 - 12 Inches 15cm - 30cm

Trails Up To:

24 Inches 61cm

Spacing:

6 - 10 Inches 15cm - 25cm

Spread:

12 - 24 Inches 30cm - 61cm

Flower Colors:

Blue

Flower Shade:

Blue-True

Foliage Colors:

Green

Foliage Shade:

Green

Habit:

Mounded

Container Role:

Spiller

Light Requirement:

Part Sun to Sun

The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

Maintenance Category:

Easy

Bloom Time:

Planting To Frost

Hardiness Zones:

9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b

Water Category:

Average

Needs Good Drainage

Soil Fertility Requirement:

Average Soil

Uses:

Container

Uses:

Landscape

Uses Notes:

Great in both landscapes and containers of all kinds.

Maintenance Notes:

Self cleaning, no deadheading necessary. Laguna does not like "wet feet". Be sure that you do not keep the soil wet. Allow the soil surface to dry before watering again.

These newer types of Lobelia are much more heat tolerant than past plants. They will reliably bloom in warm temperatures unless night temperatures stay in the upper 70's or above. If you experience an extended time period with high night temperatures the plants may flush out of bloom, however, the plants themselves should continue to look good. If the plants do go out of flower using a sharp pair of scissors or pruning shears to give the plants a "haircut" - a slight overall trim - should encourage additional branching. Additional branching will result in increased flower power once the plants begin blooming again after night temperatures fall.

The plants may be trimmed back at anytime if you feel they could use it.

A yearly application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.

More on growing lobelia.

Luguna® lobelias are bred to handle the summer heat better than most, delivering good all-season performance in landscapes, hanging baskets, window boxes, and combination containers. Choose from deep blue or vivid royal purple, self-cleaning selections when you buy.

Laguna® Dark Blue Lobelia erinus 'USLOB0901' USPP 21,791, Can 4,076

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