Product Review
In frost-free zones, Lobelia erinus, can perform as a perennial, but in most areas, it is a popular annual that is colorful and versatile. Lobelia makes a nice ground cover with a compact, trailing growth habit. Masses of blooms cover the green foliage. Lobelia is also perfect for edging borders, rock gardens, hanging baskets and window boxes. This variety, Blue Carpet, has small bright blue flower. They bloom from summer through fall and are showy and dependable! Grow Blue Carpet alone or combine it with other Lobelia varieties for a beautiful scene of color. Lobelia is not drought tolerant, so make sure it is watered deeply during periods of high temperatures. Start the seeds indoors 8 - 10 weeks before the end of frost season. Press the seed into the soil and do not cover it. Keep the seed moist continuously. With a temperature of 72F, germination is usually within 21 days. Transplant outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Space the plants 6 inches apart. For areas with a long growing season, the seed can be started directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed after danger of frost as passed. Grow in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained soil. Lobelia is usually resistant to deer.
- COMPACT & VERSATILE GROWTH: Blue Lobelia Seeds grows to a height of 4 - 5 inches with a width of 6 inches, making it great for small spaces such as containers, hanging baskets, flower bed borders, and ground covers. It performs well in USDA Zones 3 - 9 and adapts to full sun to partial shade, fitting a variety of garden settings.
- VIBRANT, LONG-LASTING BLOOMS: The bright blue flowers of our Lobelia flowering plant create a striking contrast against lush foliage, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. These blooms hold up well in both sunny and partially shaded areas, providing a steady stream of color that enriches your garden with a soft, flowing texture all season long.
- BEAUTIFUL GROUND COVER: This variety of our ground cover plants forms an attractive ground cover, filling spaces with vibrant color while limiting unwanted plant growth. The low-growing, dense foliage creates a soft, lush carpet that adds texture to your garden, borders, and patios, offering a backdrop for taller plants and improving your landscape.
- SELF-SOWING & UNFAVORED BY DEER: Our Lobelia is self-sowing, ensuring it will continue to produce fresh growth year after year with minimal maintenance. Once established, it disperses seeds, minimizing the need for replanting. Additionally, it is unfavored by deer, making it a great option for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, year-round color without concern for deer browsing.
- EASY PLANTING & GROWTH: For healthy results, sow 12 seeds per plant or 5000 seeds per 100 square feet, spacing plants 6 inches apart to allow for healthy root development and air circulation. This variety meets its plant needs in well-drained soil and should be kept slightly moist, but not wet, especially during germination and early growth, ensuring vibrant, healthy blooms.
