Product details
Product Overview
Lobelia Lilac (Lobelia erinus) is a compact flowering variety producing masses of delicate lilac blooms over fine green foliage. Its softly spreading habit creates a dense cushion of colour, making it an excellent choice for garden borders, edging, hanging baskets, window boxes and decorative pots.
How To Grow:
Plant in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Position in full sun to part shade, with protection from hot afternoon sun. Keep the soil evenly moist during active growth and flowering.
When To Plant:
Spring/Autumn
Flowering:
Produces abundant lilac flowers throughout spring and autumn, often continuing into early summer when conditions remain mild.
Position:
Full sun to part shade
Soil Type:
Prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil.
Water Requirements:
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, particularly when grown in pots or hanging baskets. Do not allow the plant to dry out completely.
Care and Maintenance:
Easy to grow and low maintenance. Lightly trim after a heavy flush of flowers to maintain a compact shape and encourage fresh growth. Protect from extreme summer heat and hot afternoon sun.
Mature Size:
Approximately 10-15 cm tall and 20-30 cm wide.
Notes:
Ideal for borders, garden edging, hanging baskets, window boxes, patio pots and mixed flower displays. Its soft lilac colouring pairs beautifully with white, pink, blue and silver-toned plants. Supplied as a punnet of seedlings from the Howlong Lifestyle Flower Seedling Collection.
