LOBELIA - Vedrariensis - 100 SEEDS

Perennial flower seeds Long violet purple flower spikes. Will flower late Summer if sown in early Spring.

Perennial flower seeds

Long violet purple flower spikes. Will flower late Summer if sown in early Spring. Each stem is made up of numerous smaller flowers, wrapping around the stem.
Flowers – summer / autumn . Excellent for cutting

Sowing instructions

• 3-4 weeks at 18-22°C; sow in summer to overwinter, or mid winter to flower as an annual.
• Sow on compost surface, do not exclude light.
• Will tolerate a full sun position if given ample moisture, and will tolerate partial shade.

Most of perennial Lobelias are not 100% frost hardy and will need protection during the winter months by covering the soil with leaf mould or peat.

Perennial Lobelia plants like a deep, rich damp soil, perhaps this could be provided by a pool that occasionally overflows.Perennial lobelias enjoy the same moist soil conditions as primroses, so these - especially the red or pinkish coloured varieties - make happy companion plants.

They are easily propagated to build up impressive colonies by dividing the clumps in early spring, as the new growth is awakening, either using a knife or a pair of digging forks.

Slugs find the young growths of these plants delicious, and should be deterred.