Description
Lobelia 'Fountain Formula Mixed' is a trailing variety in shades of pink, blue, purple and white.
The fountains series (annual variety) has been specially bred to provide a mass of larger flowers and broader leaves which means that it provides a fuller cascade when used in hanging baskets, window boxes and cascades. It will provide a vibrant display from early summer to the first frosts in autumn.
| When to sow | Indoors February to April. |
| Sow thinly on the surface of moist compost filled pots or trays. Lobelia seeds are very small, mixing the seeds with silver sand may help a more even distribution of seeds. | |
| Where to sow | Do not cover them with soil as they need light to germinate. Lightly press the seeds into the compost. Place in a warm position (temperature of 15 to 20°C (60 to 70°F) is ideal). |
| What to do next | When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant small clumps of 4-5 seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays and grow on in cooler conditions. |
| When all risk of frost has passed, acclimatise indoor raised seedlings to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days. Then transplant into final growing position planting them 25cm (10in) apart. | |
| Always water lobelia seeds and seedlings from the bottom, so the water will not disturb the small seeds and to minimise the risk of damping off. | |
| Flowering period | June to October. |
| Uses | Good hanging baskets, window boxes, pots and containers. |
| Height | 15cm (6in) |
| Spread | 25cm (10in) |
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