Lobelia Trailing Sapphire

Description

Lobelia Trailing Sapphire

Lobelia Trailing Sapphire. Needing little introduction this pretty trailing Lobelia is found in nearly every hanging basket an bearing an abundance of strikingly deep-blue, white eyed flowers on foliage that turns bronzy-green as the plants mature. Also the perfect accompaniment for tubs and rockeries. Grows to a height of 5in. and will trail 25in.

Cultivation Advice Lobelia Trailing Sapphire

• Sow 4-8 weeks prior to the last frost under cover with warmth at 18-24C (65-75F)
• in a good fine seed compost.
• Sow seeds on surface of compost and gently firm down the compost.
• Keep soil damp but not wet, sealing in a polythene bag after sowing is helpful to retain humidity
• and save watering whilst young.
• Do not exclude light.
• Germination takes 10-21 days depending on temperature.
• When seedlings are large enough to handle,
• transplant in bunches to trays and grow on in cooler conditions.
• Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost,
• 10cm (4in) apart in a sunny spot in light, moist soil.