Lobelia erinus are low growing plants covered with 1cm flowers of blue, white, pink or lavender. Foliage is very small, pointed and can have a bronze tint.

 

Lots-a-Colour Varieties

Lobelia erinus (compact types)	Aqua Series	Flowers up to 2 weeks earlier than other lobelia varieties.  Uniform compact growth.  Makes an outstanding garden border. Height 10-15cm.
	Riviera Series	A dwarf early flowering, 7-10cm series.
	Cobalt Blue	Early blue bloomed, compact plants, excellent garden performers, growing 13cm tall

Height

See above.

Climate

Temperate to cool

Planting & Cultivation Tips

Plant 10cm apart in full sun and rich, moist soil.

Where summers are especially hot, plants will require some shade.

Keep well watered and feed with soluble plant food when buds form.

Peak Flowering Time

Summer

Useful for

Rockeries, borders and hanging baskets. Also looks excellent planted en masse.

Colour Combinations

Mix with other low growing plants such as Alyssum or Marigolds.