Lobelia Seeds - Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Lobelia is a compact flowering plant known for its dense growth and abundant small blooms. It is commonly grown as an annual in many regions and produces a spreading to mounding habit, making it suitable for borders, edging, hanging baskets, and containers. Lobelia thrives in cool to mild climates and performs best in well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture. It prefers full sun to partial shade and establishes gradually from fine seeds that require light for germination.

Features

• Compact plant with spreading or mounding growth habit
• Produces numerous small flowers in mixed colors
• Suitable for borders, containers, and hanging baskets
• Adapted to cool to mild climates
• Requires light for seed germination

Specifications

• Scientific name: Lobelia erinus
• Common name (US): Lobelia
• Seed type / variety: Mixed colors
• Growth habit: Compact, spreading annual
• USDA zones: 9-11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
• Planting season: Early spring
• Growing season: Spring to early summer
• Sowing Season:
  • Early Spring: February to April
• Germination time and conditions: 10-20 days at 18-22°C, surface sow (light required)
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Mature plant size: 10-20 cm height, 15-30 cm spread
• Plant spacing: 10-15 cm between plants