Blue Purple Lobelia Erinus Seeds for Planting – Abundant blue-purple blooms for Plant Collections
Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Flower Seeds
- Plant Type Annual Flowering Plant
- Germination Time 7-21 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 10-20 cm
- Sunlight Full sun to light shade
- Soil Type Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Watering Regular watering to keep soil evenly moist, avoid waterlogging
- Ideal Temperature 18-24°C
- Blooming Time 25-60 days after sowing; blooms mid to late summer
- Suitable For Garden beds, borders, containers
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Deadhead to extend flowering; pinching can promote bushier growth
Description
Blue Purple Lobelia Erinus is an annual flowering plant ideal for garden beds, borders and containers. Sow 0.5-1 cm deep and expect germination in 7-21 days, spacing plants 10-20 cm apart in full sun to light shade. It prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil and regular watering to keep soil evenly moist. Optimal growing temperatures are 18-24°C, with blooms appearing 25-60 days after sowing and continuing through mid to late summer. Deadhead to extend flowering and pinching can promote bushier growth.