Usually, it is sold in a six-pack bedding tray and available for the public to purchase sometime in April. But lobelia shouldn’t be planted then as there is the danger that a frost could kill this tender annual plant off before the season has already started.
How much does lobelia cost?
Annual
| Size: | SKU: | Price: |
|---|---|---|
| 0.025g (approx. 700 seeds) | FL2033A | $3.69 |
| 0.5g (approx. 14000 seeds) | FL2033B | $12.99 |
| 1g (approx. 28000 seeds) | FL2033C | $22.99 |
Do lobelia come back every year?
Lobelia in winter will die back no matter which variety you have. However, the annual Lobelia may not come back at all even if it formed seed. This is due to incorrect germination requirements. However, it is easy to plant from seed in controlled situations.
What month does lobelia flower?
Flowers: Masses of tiny 2-lipped flowers in shades of blue white, pink, red and purple (depending on variety). Flowering Period: Mid-summer to early autumn (May to October). Soil: Moist but well-drained, fertile soil. Sand or loam.
Where can I plant lobelia?
sun
Lobelia cardinalis can be grown in sun or, preferably, partial shade. It needs a good, fertile soil that remains moist during summer, and doesn’t dry out. Lobelia tupa needs a sheltered position in full sun and a good, fertile, well-drained soil.
Where should you plant lobelia?
Annual lobelia will grow nearly anywhere. Lobelia seeds can be sown directly in the garden or indoors for later transplanting. These plants typically require an area with full sun but will tolerate partial shade. They also prefer moist, rich soil.
How big does lobelia get?
Height: Annuals reach a maximum height of about 12 inches. Perennials can grow to be 4 feet high.
Is great blue lobelia a perennial?
A North American native that is perfect for the late summer garden, Lobelia siphilitica (Great Blue Lobelia) is a popular, upright perennial which produces long-lasting spikes of bright blue flowers atop a finely-toothed, lance-shaped foliage from late summer to mid fall.
